Dishing with Buff Faye

The KINGS are coming — but first, Buff & Gio have some DISHING to do! This episode, Buff dishes about her adventures in Palm Springs, performing coast to coast and bringing her outrageous Drag Queen Murder Mystery experiences across the country. Meanwhile, ever since Gio won Mr. Charlotte Pride, his dating life has gone suspiciously silent and DRY. Apparently, the crown didn’t come with a boyfriend!
Buff is also getting ready to pay tribute to Dolly Parton with Sunday’s WE LOVE DOLLY Drag Brunch, followed by National Dolly Parton Day / 9 to 5 Day on September 25 and Charlotte’s Night of 1000 Dollys celebration. Plus, Buff & Gio talk Rocky Horror and the unforgettable legacy of Tim Curry.
AND THEN... THE KINGS TAKE OVER! This week’s featured guest is a BIG one — and bigger is always better, baby! Buff & Gio welcome Damian Pelliccione, Co-Founder and CEO of Revry and Co-Creator of the groundbreaking drag competition series King of Drag — just two days before Season 2 premieres Sunday, September 20.
Damian takes us behind the scenes of King of Drag: how the series came together, memorable moments from Season 1 — even some that never made it to air — plus, they spill the tea on what’s ahead for Season 2.
Buff & Gio ask the questions you want answered, including: Why have drag kings historically received less mainstream visibility than drag queens? They also dive into what it means to be a drag king, representation, masculinity, gender and the future of king drag.

Damian shares the legacy they hope King of Drag creates for the future. Plus, along with the premiere of King of Drag Season 2 this Sunday, September 20, Revry is launching another major premiere: Dustin Lance Black’s Rock Out docuseries.
DRAG KINGS & THINGS is our last new episode before Buff takes a one-month hiatus to prepare for new guests, Halloween fun and special episodes leading into the November midterm elections.
The dishes may be going away for a few weeks — but first, THE KINGS GET THE TABLE!
EAT IT UP, BABY!

Pull up a chair, because Buff Faye and Gio are back... and the tea is piping hot!
The two kick things off by dishing on what’s happening in the Queen City, the latest craziness in the world and, as always, the never-ending adventure that is Gio’s dating life. Bless his heart!
Then DJ Ghost joins the dish for a fierce conversation about drag, the music that inspires him and his journey behind the DJ booth, including several unforgettable years at Charlotte’s legendary Scorpio nightclub. He also opens up about his commitment to diversity and why it matters that entertainers of every style, identity and background are represented and celebrated on stage.
It’s music, memories, representation, Queen City nightlife and plenty of laughs, all served with a little sparkle, sass and substance.

Come sit down, laugh and dish with us!
EAT IT UP, BABY!

Are you hungry? Because Buff Faye and BIG JUICY Giovonni D. Diamond are serving Pride, punchlines, questionable hookups, and plenty of tea!

Buff and Gio kick things off by dishing on Charlotte Pride, Buff’s birthday month, and all the fabulous LGBTQ+ happenings around the Queen City. Then Gio shares his latest bedroom adventure involving a gentleman caller who thought the room was too bright—and actually unscrewed Gio’s lightbulb! Gio likes the lights ON, doesn’t want music during “Whoopi,” and once thought the Space Jam soundtrack was appropriate bedroom music. Gio, Gio, Gio!

Then Buff turns to her next big challenge: stand-up comedy! On Friday, October 2, she’ll take the stage at LOL4CFF10, raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Buff is writing jokes, building her first stand-up set, and working toward her $5,000 fundraising goal. Watch out Bob the Drag Queen, Trixie Mattel, and Bianca Del Rio!

Former LOL4CFF winner Bethany Leach joins the show to give Buff some comedy advice, share her own LOL4CFF experience, and talk about the important work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Together, they discuss how laughter and fundraising can help support research, treatment, and families impacted by cystic fibrosis.

Come for Gio’s bedroom lighting crisis, stay for a great cause, and find out whether Buff Faye really has what it takes to become a stand-up comedian! Pull up a chair and start Dishing with Buff Faye. Eat It Up!

Are you hungry? Because we’re serving PRIDE!  

This week on Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff Faye and BIG JUICY Giovonni D. Diamond are celebrating Charlotte Pride Week with plenty of queer joy, community, and tea!
Buff and Gio dish about all the fabulous Pride events happening across the Queen City, Gio’s run for Mr. Charlotte Pride, upcoming drag brunches, and a brand-new Buff on the Streets dropping just in time for Pride weekend.
Then local influencer Vee Valentine, the Fairy Gay Godmother, joins the table to talk about celebrating everything queer and fabulous in Charlotte. Vee shares her passion for Charlotte Black Pride, why Black Pride spaces remain so important, and her perspective on building stronger connections among Black, lesbian, and queer communities.
Buff and Vee get real about representation, showing up for one another, creating spaces where everyone feels seen, and Vee’s hopes for building an even stronger LGBTQ+ community in the Queen City.
It’s Pride, community, laughter, learning—and plenty of fabulousness.
 Pull up a chair and start Dishing with Buff Faye. There’s always room for one more at Buff’s table. Eat It Up!

Let's Dish! This week on Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond are back with another hilarious episode filled with travel stories, outrageous banter, and one of Charlotte's brightest new drag stars.

Buff kicks things off by sharing adventures from Texas after appearing in the Pageant Queens Live Revue in Dallas, visiting family, and hosting a fabulous bachelorette party in Fredericksburg. Meanwhile, Gio continues proving he knows the most random facts about absolutely everything. The pair debate whether Gio looks more like Jelly Roll or Teddy Swims, while Buff jokes about being mistaken for Taylor Swift—and, for years, Ginger Minj. Naturally, Gio can't stay long because there's a two-for-one flip-flop sale calling his name. Then it's time for the main event.

Joining Buff in the studio is Venus Vixen, the reigning Charlotte's Next Drag Superstar and newly crowned Miss Hideaway At Large, one of Buff Faye's former titles. Less than two years into her drag career, Venus is already making a name for herself with towering looks, fierce performances, and dreams of competing on the national pageant stage.

Buff and Venus talk about her rapid rise in Charlotte's drag scene, building a memorable brand, her background in kinesiology and fitness, finding confidence through drag, and the importance of continuing to grow as an entertainer. Buff also shares why she loves supporting and booking emerging talent, helping the next generation of queens find their spotlight.
The episode wraps up with a shady and hilarious game of YASSS QUEEN or NOT TODAY SATAN, where the opinions are fierce and the tea is piping hot.

Don't miss this celebration of Charlotte's next generation of drag excellence. Hit play, get into the fantasy, and start Dishing with Buff Faye.

Eat It Up!

Let's Dish! This week on Dishing with Buff Faye, it's all about Family and Sisterhood as Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond celebrate another incredible milestone—Dishing with Buff Faye has been recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top 30 Drag Queen Podcasts in the Nation for the third consecutive year!
Before welcoming this week's special guest, Buff and Gio catch up on all the latest adventures. They recap opening night of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Blumenthal Arts ("It SUCKED—in the best way!"), Buff's unforgettable trip to New York City to see Death Becomes Her on Broadway and Madonna's surprise Times Square performance, plus a visit to Palm Springs for the Guinness World Record gathering of more than 1,100 Marilyn Monroes. Add in a Fourth of July pool party and Gio's latest dating escapades, and the tea is flowing from the very beginning.
Then it's time for a family reunion as Buff welcomes his sister, Jennifer Windmeyer, to the studio while she's visiting from Texas. Jennifer has spent the week fixing toilets, planting flowers, repairing doors, and reminding Buff why every family needs a handy lesbian. Together they share hilarious childhood stories from growing up on a Kansas farm, debate who the "older" sibling really is, laugh about the first signs Buff might one day become a drag queen, and celebrate the unconditional love, acceptance, and laughter that define family.
 Filled with outrageous stories, sibling rivalry, heartfelt moments, and plenty of Windmeyer family chaos, Episode 24 is a celebration of family, chosen family, and the people who always keep you grounded—even if they also bring a tape measure and a longer drill bit.

Hit play and start Dishing with Buff Faye. Eat It Up!

Featured Guest: Raegan Kirkpatrick, Marketing & Promotions Specialist, Blumenthal Arts

Lights up, dolls — because Dishing with Buff Faye is BACK after a brief hiatus, and honey, we've got BIG NEWS!
Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond return to the studio to celebrate a major milestone: Dishing with Buff Faye has once again been named one of the Top Drag Queen Podcasts in the Nation by Feedspot for the third year in a row! This year, the podcast landed in the Top 30 alongside some of the biggest names in drag entertainment, including RuPaul's Drag Race queens. That's right, baby—we're famous!
Of course, Gio can't let a celebration happen without bringing some romantic confusion to the table. He dishes all about a new man named Miles that he's "kind of" dating, while Buff remains highly skeptical that Miles actually exists. The tea is hot, the stories are questionable.
The duo also dives into Pride Month celebrations happening across the Carolinas and beyond. Buff reflects on the history and importance of Pride, the legacy of Stonewall, and why visibility and community matter now more than ever. They chat about the recent release of Buff on the Streets, upcoming Pride celebrations including Rock Hill Pride, and the growing number of small-town Pride festivals popping up throughout the region. From Greensboro Pride to Pineville Pride to Huntersville Pride, Buff celebrates the incredible progress being made in communities of every size and with the big Charlotte Pride later this summer. Somewhere along the way, Gio delivers his best Dracula impersonation and then abruptly rushes off to his date.
Then it's time for the main event.  Special guest Raegan Kirkpatrick from Blumenthal Arts joins the conversation to discuss the exciting collaboration between Buff Faye and Blumenthal Arts for the upcoming production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Buff shares stories from the wildly successful and completely sold-out Dracula Drag Brunch of Terrors, where lucky audience members won tickets to opening night on July 7. Tickets available online at BlumenthalArts.org/Dracula
Raegan shares more about Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fast-paced, campy, pansexual comedy that puts a fresh spin on the classic vampire tale. The conversation expands into Blumenthal Arts' longstanding commitment to ensuring the arts are accessible, welcoming, and representative of all communities. Listeners also learn about Out on the Town, the organization's LGBTQ+ social group open to everyone, and the many events, gatherings, and opportunities that help build community through the arts. Together, Buff and Raegan discuss the importance of telling everyone's stories on stage and highlight the many LGBTQ+ initiatives, partnerships, and community programs supported by Blumenthal Arts.  
Before wrapping up, Buff and Raegan preview the incredible season ahead at Blumenthal Arts, including Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Oh, Mary!, Dirty Dancing, The Wiz, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Heathers, and more.   From Pride celebrations and podcast rankings to vampires, theater, and community building, this episode is funny, informative and fabulously unfiltered.
 Hit play, get into the fantasy, and start Dishing with Buff Faye. Eat it Up!

Let’s Dish! Because this week’s episode of Dishing with Buff Faye is EXTRA special! For the first time ever, Buff Faye takes center stage as both host and featured guest, spilling the tea on the breakout reality docuseries Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown.

And officially joining the podcast as Buff Faye’s crowned new sidekick? None other than the BIG JUICEY Giovonni D. Diamond! Gio steps fully into his royal role beside the Queen of the Queen City with more stories about his dating life, learning self-worth, and proudly declaring that “Gio is enough and EVERYTHING!” Of course, the episode quickly spirals into camp chaos as Gio discusses his longtime crush on Tinky Winky from the Teletubbies while serving fashion “flagging” moments live in the studio.

Then after the break, the crown gets heavy. Buff Faye opens up about starring in Pageant Queens, the new reality series bringing a national spotlight to 10 legendary drag entertainers competing in the ultimate “Queen of Drag” competition for a $50,000 grand prize. Buff Faye the Queen of the Queen City proudly represents Charlotte and the Carolinas on a national stage.

Buff dishes on her unforgettable Snow White-inspired competition talent, being underestimated by fellow contestants, facing criticism and body shaming, and proudly embracing her larger-than-life “South Beach type” energy. She also spills a little tea on the other queens competing in the series and shares how every obstacle became another opportunity to shine.

Tune in, dolls- this episode delivers everything fans love about Buff Faye: camp, charisma, comedy, chaos, and heart. While Dishing with Buff Faye takes a brief hiatus for the start of summer, the podcast returns BIGGER, LOUDER, and GAYER this June with a brand-new Pride Month celebration episode dropping at the end of the month. Until then, catch Buff Faye live in Charlotte and beyond — and now streaming, don’t miss "Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown."

Watch, cheer, and experience Buff Faye... ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond are BACK and serving it HOT! This week, the duo spills all the tea on the Charlotte’s Star Search Talent Contest, where Venus Vixen snatched the crown as Charlotte’s Next Drag Superstar—complete with an over-the-top 18-inch trophy and a cash prize. They break down how the competition came together, what it means to spotlight rising drag talent, and why this contest is already setting a new standard.

But don’t get too comfortable—because Gio’s dating life? Baby… it’s on pause. It’s officially a “me, myself, and I” era, and you already know Buff has thoughts. 

From there, the conversation shifts into the drama, shade, and spotlight of Pageant Queens—now streaming—where Buff Faye is making waves as the favorite topic of the season. Expect unfiltered takes, a little shade, and a reminder: never underestimate Buff Faye in competition for the Queen of Drag. And Gio reminds us, there’s a reason the name is Buff Faye… you eat them up.  Buff keeps it honest: the haters aren’t hating because they love themselves—they’re hurting. And through it all, the message is clear: be Big, Bold, and Beautiful… and move forward anyway.

Then, get ready for a fierce fabulous interview with special guest Troy C. Ford—aka the “Airbrush King”—joins the kiki. Known for designing iconic looks seen on RuPaul's Drag Race, Troy dishes on costuming, creativity, and crafting drag excellence for every body. From Buff Faye’s own lewks to behind-the-scenes insights from the industry, plus advice every queen needs to hear—this is a masterclass in drag artistry & costuming tips you don’t want to miss.
It’s all you can eat and it’s fierce—only on Dishing with Buff Faye.

Eat it up!

Lights up, dolls — because Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond are BACK, and this episode is serving chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of JUICE. 

Buff and Venus dive into her journey of self-discovery through drag, the influence of ballroom culture, dancing, and duck walking, and how fashion and upcycling have become central to her creative expression. Venus opens up about the importance of originality, pushing beyond your comfort zone, and building something that is uniquely yours. Their conversation also revisits how they first connected, reflects on the ball scene (including Buff’s first ball win), and celebrates what it means to be a rising star while staying grounded in authenticity and artistry.