Dishing with Buff Faye

In this soulful episode of Dishing with Buff Faye, we explore the divine fabulosity at the intersection of faith and queerness.

Buff kicks things off with a surprise studio drop-in from her

 Then Buff welcomes special guest Rev. Leo Jones-Morton, Senior Pastor of Unifour Church in Newton, NC.

With over 15 years in ministry and a message of radical inclusion, Pastor Leo shares his journey of healing, affirmation, and faith without judgment. His powerful message? God’s love belongs to everyone.   

The episode also spotlights his book, Glitter Psalms—a radiant, queer-affirming collection of spiritual reflections, written for those who’ve ever been told they don’t belong.

Spoiler Alert: you do.

This is an episode for anyone searching for sacred space, chosen family, and healing that shimmers.

Let’s Dish, y’all.

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In this moving episode of Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff opens the studio doors to a powerful conversation with Riss, a brave trans teen, and his loving mom, Julie Hester Hill. Together, they share their journey of growing up—and parenting—trans in the South, offering listeners an intimate look at the power of visibility, affirmation, and unconditional love.

 Before the interview, Buff gets a surprise visit from her sidekick Funsize, who brings her funny wit and joy back to the mic. The two dish on Charlotte Pride, Halloween drag looks, Funny Bus tours, and Funsize’s exciting new home shopping with her wife Julia.

Riss opens up about knowing who he was from a young age and the moment he found the courage to tell his mom, describing it as “God pushing the wrong button.” Julie shares what it was like hearing those words and how her unconditional love helped Riss grow into the confident young man he is today.

The episode highlights the importance of safe spaces for trans youth, the joy of chosen community, and the incredible strength it takes to live authentically in a world that is harsh to trans people and doesn’t make it easy. It’s a reminder that parents have the power to change lives by simply choosing love.

 They close out with a fun round of “YASSS QUEEN or GIRL BYE,” bringing laughter and light to a deeply heartfelt episode supporting our trans families out there. Let’s Dish, y’all.

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This week on Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff gets personal and powerful in honor of National Recovery & Addiction Month—a time to celebrate those in recovery and lift up the stories that matter.

Buff opens with a heartfelt reflection on friendship and forgiveness: “A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” She shares what it means to have people who stick by you—not just for the rainbows, but through the storms too.

Then, Buff welcomes longtime sister and special guest Valarie Rockwell, a Charlotte drag queen with a story of fierce transformation. Together they reminisce about their 15+ year friendship—North Carolina drag pageants, the first Buff Faye Drag Brunch in 2009, and their reign as Miss Charlotte Pride queens and North Carolina Entertainer of the Year.

 But this episode goes deeper.

It’s a raw and real conversation about recovery, community, and drag family—with plenty of laughs, love, and joy along the way.

 Let’s Dish, y’all.

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This week on Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff spills the tea on the Brandy Alexander drag queen mural that was “accidentally” erased in Plaza Midwood.

During Charlotte Pride weekend, Brandy’s face reappeared on the wall—this time squeezed between Anthony Hamilton and Romare Bearden. But as Buff points out, the new mural strips away the bold colors, symbolism, and queer protest that once made it powerful.

What’s left is a muted, “safe” version of Brandy—visibility without meaning. Read Buff’s full article, Mural Replaced, But Not Restored: Brandy Alexander Deserved More, at BuffFaye.com.

Then, Buff welcomes Jason McCraw and Zuni Johnson, founders of the Twirl to the World Foundation. Together they share how love, legacy, and philanthropy fuel their iconic events, raise thousands for LGBTQ+ causes, and bring joy to Charlotte—including this fall’s cheeky Santa Speedo Run/Walk.

It’s an episode about queer resilience, chosen family, and living your best life - glam, giving back, and demanding dignity.

Let’s Dish, y’all.

In this episode of Dishing with Buff Faye, Buff reflects on the power of queer joy—especially in today’s world where joy is a revolutionary act.

Coming off a fabulous Charlotte Pride celebration, Buff celebrates how far the city has come, from its first Pride picnic in 1981 to now hosting the largest parade in Charlotte, PERIOD!

Joining Buff is her drag sister and special guest, Devida—a licensed counselor, addiction specialist, professor, and former Miss Gay North Carolina America.

The two dive deep into what it really means to embrace joy as LGBTQ+ people. From Cheetos dresses and pageant memories to the importance of rest, authenticity, and connection, the conversation blends drag, mental health, and healing.

Devida shares her journey in both drag and counseling, highlighting how acknowledging burnout, setting boundaries, and embracing your full self are key steps toward finding joy.

For queer folks, it’s not just about celebration—it’s about survival,

In a world where people often perform to be seen, finding joy is about being truly yourself—no filter needed.

The episode wraps with a playful round of “Yuck or Yum: Pride Edition” that will leave you laughing and lifted.

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It’s Buff Faye’s birthday, and she’s spilling the Royal Tea!

In this heartfelt episode, Buff reflects on life’s biggest lessons—owning your truth, embracing change, practicing self-love, and investing in people who love you back.

From emotional tucks to the healing power of drag, Buff reminds us that joy, growth, and authenticity are the real gifts worth unwrapping. (Oh, and she also drops hints about what to buy her).

Buff is joined by this year’s reigning Miss Charlotte Pride, the dancing queen Erica Chanel, as they sip the royal tea together.

Erica shares how she first got started in drag (surprise:

The two talk about drag family, their shared history, what to expect at this year’s Charlotte Pride celebration this upcoming week—including a new festival location at Fourth Ward Park—and, of course, they close out with a juicy round of “Yuck or Yum.”

 It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and packed with Pride. Let’s Dish, y’all.

Buff is serving up glam, grit, and gorgeous truth in this bold new episode of Dishing with Buff Faye.

 Buff explores some fierce forgotten moments in queer herstory, including the dazzling Pansy Craze of the 1920s and the little-known drag diva Madam Pattirini, the falsetto-singing alter ego of Brigham Young’s son. It's a powerful reminder that our drag lineage runs deep—and that history has always had a little more drag than it gets credit for.

 Joining Buff is Charlotte’s own Charlton Alicea Tapp—professional beauty guru, drag artist, and former Mr. Entertainer of the Year and Mr. Renaissance. Charlton spills the tea on his journey through drag, beauty, and performance—and how true beauty is about passion, purpose, and feeling fabulous in your own skin.

 Whether you’re contouring your way to confidence or just learning to see the beauty in your own reflection, this episode is here to uplift, inspire, and remind you: beauty is power, darling—and it belongs to you.

 So powder that nose, fluff that wig!  Let’s Dish, y’all!

Buff is serving real talk and inspiration on how to be fresh, be new, and boldly create your own FAME.

In this fierce and fearless new episode of Dishing with Buff Faye, we’re talking all about what it means to define your path as a drag artist and carve out your own version of success.  Because darling—there’s no blueprint for

 Joining Buff for this fabulous convo is her drag baby and rising male lead star, Giovanni D. Diamond, as they spill the tea on what it’s like being a male lead in the world of drag, the unique journey of a drag baby finding their shine, and the joy, love, and pure magic that drag brings to both performers and fans alike.  

Whether you’re a seasoned diva or a baby just stepping into those heels (or boots!), this episode will remind you to own your truth, live out loud, and never stop creating your sparkle.

 So buckle up, glam up, and Let’s Dish, y’all!

Your favorite award-winning Drag Queen podcast is BACK! In this heartfelt and hilarious Let’s Dish: Rock Hill Pride episode, Buff Faye shares the roots of LGBTQ+ history—from Stonewall to Compton’s Cafeteria Riot—while calling out the whitewashing of queer stories and the continued erasure of trans folks and queer people of color.

Buff also shares having withdrawals missing her sidekick Funsize and we’re also dishing and celebrating Rock Hill Pride!  

Special guests Brittany Carroll Kelly, Founder of Rock Hill

Plus: Get the scoop on all the can't-miss Pride Month events! 

Let’s dish, y’all!

Your favorite drag queen podcast is back! After a fierce hiatus, the award-winning Dishing with Buff Faye & Funsize podcast celebrates its return and all the accolades.  

Funsize and Buff Faye catch up on life, love, and letting a little tea spill just in time for National Pride Month.

Oh—and yes, we do talk about the “pink glittery” elephant in the room. Any guesses?