By Nina West
Nina West's Podcast
It’s Prom season! Well, Prom the movie season anyway. We’re celebrating the release of Ryan Murphy’s The Prom on Netflix with a fun and candid conversation with one of the film’s stars Ariana DeBose. Find out why she and The...
We have hundreds of guests today on DragCast! Well, just one guest with hundreds of voices. Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh, Darkwing Duck, Hondo Onaka, and too many more to count joins us for a fun-filled episode....
The hilarious actor, comedian, and SNL alum Bobby Moynihan is on DragCast! Join us for a fun and funny conversation with everyone’s favorite drunk uncle about his career and our mutual love of cartoons, Star Wars, Drag Race, and more!
Ugh...he’s so good! Pentatonix founder and all-around musical and comedy genius Scott Hoying is on DragCast! Join us as Scott lets us in on his secrets of producing in quarantine and what it’s like to be a part of a...
Orfeh!!! The Tony-nominated star of the musicals Legally Blonde and Pretty Woman joins us to talk about the Broadway family, her early pop career, her honorary godmother, Cher, her desert island make-up picks, and more! In this episode: Saturday Night...
We are in the ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS as we welcome two extraordinary guests to DragCast!. The incredibly talented Hamilton stars Sydney James Harcourt and Renee Elise Goldsberry are here to celebrate the release of Hamilton the Musical on Disney+...
SAG and Emmy-nominated actor and singer Tituss Burgess is on DragCast! We couldn’t be more excited about our conversation with the funny and thoughtful star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. We talk about that iconic role, his new dance single, his...
Award-winning actor Patricia Clarkson is on DragCast! Star of stage, film, and tv, she regales us with tales from her career and her love of her home cities of New Orleans and New York. We also dish about some of...
Disney animator Dan Lund is on DragCast! Dan shares what it’s like to have our dream job and his love of telling stories and making movies. He’s worked on some of our very favorite films like Beauty and the Beast,...
Queer Eye’s amazing design wizard Bobby Berk is on DragCast! We talk about how he got his start in design, how Queer Eye came about, when the fab five met, his new furniture line, and even Drag Race. Bobby also...
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly writer, is our special guest on DragCast! He shares with us some of his adventures as an entertainment journalist and pop culture fan, including stories of Tyra, Gaga, and J-Lo. Of course, we also have to...
The one and only Glenn Close, legend of stage and screen, is on DragCast! Glenn shares with us her stories about everything from Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard to her most famous on-screen roles, including The Wife and Fatal Attraction, to her...
It’s Broadway week(s) at DragCast, and we’re welcoming the incredible Michael J. Scott. Join us for a joyful conversation about him and his amazing work. We talk about his big Broadway wedding, growing up in Orlando, Book of Mormon, playing...
We can’t imagine celebrating Broadway this week on DragCast without sitting down with one of our favorites, Caissie Levy. This refreshing and wonderful conversation is not one to miss as we celebrate Caissie and her incredible career. We also talk...
Broadway actress Jeanna De Waal is our guest on today’s DragCast! She shares everything from her love of musicals to the unexpected dream role she would love to play. Plus what it’s like to star as the Princess of Wales...
Pinch us! We’re welcoming the one and only Kristin Chenoweth to DragCast! The incredible singer and actress shares her thoughts and stories with us on everything from Broadway, her faith, her LGBTQ+ following, giving back, how Dolly Parton made her...
Hilarious Gorgeous lady (of wrestling) Jackie Tohn is on DragCast with NinaWest! She’s giving us the skinny on Glow, her beginnings as a teen stand up, everything she has coming up, including an animated series Do Re and Mi. Listen...
We’re so excited to have the incredible Charlie Barnett with us on DragCast! He shares his stories about his life growing up in the theatre (and on a boat), what it’s like to be dominating television from his days on...
Fortune Feimster is with us on Dragcast! She’s making our day with her fun and positive outlook, plus stories about her Netflix comedy special Sweet and Salty, how the ice cream dance got started, and doing the improv challenge with...
Jared Harris and Allegra Riggio are the occasions of this episode of DragCast! The couple shares their stories and wisdom about everything. We talk about Jared’s amazing acting career, including some behind the scenes tidbits from Mad Men, Allegra’s life...
Daisy Ridley is here! She talks with us about Star Wars, Drag Race, Barbra Streisand’s 18th Century carpet, proper scone etiquette, and more, including a special appearance by GBBO alum Michael Chakraverty. Plus, Daisy turns the tables on us with...
Bob’s Burgers animator and director Simon Chong is our special guest on today’s DragCast! We get the inside scoop on one of our favorite shows, including how it’s made and where you can see Simon in the background! Plus, some...
Ross Mathews is here! And he is dropping names, spilling tea, and sharing his wisdom. We discuss his new book Name Drop, the Name Drop tour, his career in Hollywood, and yes–Drag Race. We check in on how he’s handling...
It’s storytime! We’re telling stories from our living rooms today on DragCast. Join us for a silly, hopefully informative, and heartfelt conversation under stay-at-home orders. We’re talking about what we’re bingeing (spoiler– it’s Tiger King), the exciting interviews we’re doing...
We’re at it again, already. Join us for an all-new episode where we are answering listener questions about everything from Nina’s new touring life to even more quarantine strategies. That’s right, we’re talking about what you want to talk about...
We’re back! Our last episode was just under 11 months ago- roughly the gestation period of a sea lion. That means there are sea lions out there who may have never heard DragCast! So for them and you, we’re here...
Its muthashucking Wednesday! We’re talking that farm to runway challenge and how we’re feeling about the first look of RPDR S11 episode 8. Plus, Nina’s latest adventures across America and where you can see her next. Check it out.
We’re going for the spooky gold recapping episodes 5 and 6 of RPDR S11. Nina’s sharing T too, answering listener questions via Instagram live. Plus, our magic feet and good vibes. Stick around for our closing song Safe Place to...
Nina takes New York! We’ve got all the highlights from her trip and we’re talking about RPDR S11 Episode 4. All while we were live on instagram. Bonus good vibe for the week— check out this gorgeous shot of Soju.
Hot off Nina’s first win, we’re back with a brand new DragCast. We’re recapping episodes 2 and 3 of RPDR S11 and sharing some things to watch from the Pop Culture Corner. Also, check out the link below to see...
It’s here! We finally made it. Episode 1, season 11. It’s RuPaul’s Drag Race. Nina’s on it. We’re recapping the premiere in all its glory. It’s gonna get good.
Premiere week! Two days to go until Nina takes RPDR season 11 and you know we’re talking about yesterday’s sneak peek. Plus, Nina’s debut as Ursula and we announce our Oscar contest winners.
Papaya! We’re checking in on our Oscar contest, talking All Stars 4 finale, finding our roots, getting the skinny on what’s next for Nina, and she sings us an original song.
It’s official! RPDR S11 has a premiere date! We cover that news, the latest All Stars episode, board games, Oscar’s animated short nominees, and Cher. Plus, Patricia sneezes and Nina sings your favorite tv themes. Come and knock our doors.
We thought it was Survivor, but it was this week’s episode of Drag Race All Stars S4! We’ll share our thoughts and talk about the controversy since that fateful elimination. Plus listener questions and some really great vibes. take a...
It’s here! Our first episode since Nina was Ruvealed as a RPDR S11 queen. We’re gonna talk about it as much as we can without spilling too much tea. Plus we’ll dish about Nina’s other adventures in NYC, seeing Sarah...
You know the 2019 Oscar nominees by now, but our prerecorded selves do not. Listen in smugly with your knowledge from the future as we make our predictions. Plus, our favorite pattern, Minnie Mouse, groundbreaking politicians, and that crazy episode...
Nina spent the week with Cher, Mickey Mouse, and a muscle-bound troll. Get the highlights from her NYC trip. Plus, a real-life roast and that roasty episode of RPDR All Stars S4.
Happy Wednesday! In this special mid-week episode we’re discussing the latest in drag news, including Sasha Velour’s new one-queen show, the latest elimination from All Stars 4, The Golden Globes, and Alexis Stone. Plus good vibes for the new year!
Happy New Year! It’s 2019, y’all and we’re giving you our 2018 year in review – tv, movies, music, everything. We’re also talking about our new resolutions and yours.
Merry Christmas from DragCast! Enjoy some of our favorite holiday songs. White Christmas Mele Kalikimaka Up on the Housetop Christmas is a time to say I love you Mittens It Feels Like Christmas Grandma Got Run Over by a...
Seven days! It’s countdown to Christmas and we’re just starting our shopping, which begs the question: is it ever ok to regift? We’ll tackle that, plus Drag Race news, Mary Poppins Returns, and more.
White elephants on parade! We’re getting into that favorite of holiday games the white elephant gift exchange. Plus Golden Globes, Grammies, Mary Poppins and more.
Grab the popcorn and sugarplums. We’re talking holiday movies– best and worst, long and short, Christmas, Hanukkah, you name it! Plus, Ginger Minj on Netflix and what has Nina been up to this season. Happy Hanukkah!
We have a full episode this week of talkin’ holidays! Not only are we wrapping up our turkey day celebrations, but we are also looking forward to the upcoming holiday season, chewing on our least favorite holiday songs, and even...
Happy Thanksgiving week! We’re back recapping our latest adventures, discussing holiday plans, and finding drag popping up everywhere.
Vote with us! We’re voting and looking forward to the results. And we’re celebrating the close of a long run. What do these things have to do with each other? Join us and find out. Little Mermaid Short North Stage...
They’re baaack! We’re talking Halloween on All Hallow’s Eve Eve. Plus, we saw some movies and shows we can’t wait to tell you all about, and we discuss our favorite kid on the internet. Go vote! She Used to be...
It’s Patstober! Yep, the made up holiday where we indulge Patricia for her birthday and pretend she gets a month-long celebration. Join us as we celebrate and make up even more holidays — hey hairflip day! We’ll also share some...
News, advice, and fun! That’s what we are serving today! We’re recapping Saturday’s So You Think You Can Drag contest, giving some of our best tips for life, and accidentally starting to talk about Christmas in September. Bachelor Vietnam
