HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

Emmy-winning legend Niecy Nash joins hosts Ryan and Yvie for a spooky season Halloween special that’s HighKey! hilarious. Our favorite “Reno 911” police woman and “Dahmer” diva opens up about her new Ryan Murphy show “All’s Fair,” marriage to Jessica Betts, what it means to love out loud, and whether or not she’s a scream queen. You won’t want to miss Niecy’s wedding dress horror story, what work opportunities make her say “no”, and why she’s always found power in being comfortable in her own skin. Plus, Yvie’s a ghost with a cold (is it giving diet Klan?!), Ryan’s getting ready for a Halloween party and has a little story about Khalid… Boo! We’ve got tricks AND treats (and would never make you choose).

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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Jussie Smollett joins Ryan and Yvie for a raw, emotional, and hilarious conversation about art, love, and redemption. Fresh off the release of his new album Break Out, Jussie opens up about how authenticity and healing have reshaped his artistry — and how he’s learned to “go where the love is.” The trio dives deep into identity, fame, and chosen family, reflecting on how community shifts when you’re constantly under the microscope. Between laughter, honesty and a few wild Hollywood stories, this episode shows a more grounded, reflective Jussie — one focused on love, purpose, and growth. 

Yvie and Ryan also get into Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film One Battle After Another, unpacking race, representation, and why cinema still matters. 

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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It’s officially spooky season, and Ryan and Yvie are summoning the queens of darkness themselves — The Boulet Brothers! The masterminds behind Dragula join Highkey! for a chilling, hilarious, and deeply queer dive into the magic of horror, the art of drag, and how embracing your inner monster can set you free. The Boulets reveal the origins of their horror obsession, how they built a global cult following, and why queer fear has always been revolutionary. Expect talk of Halloween nostalgia, LA’s haunted nightlife, and the creative grind behind their Emmy-nominated phenomenon. Whether you’re into black-and-white classics, punk drag, or just love chaos and camp, this episode slays from start to finish. Fear, fantasy, and fabulousness — it’s all Dragula, darling.

 

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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Hello, HIGHKEY! Listeners! We want to share a podcast we think you might enjoy, Outlaws with TS Madison! 

About the show:  Is it on? Is it on?? Honey, is this thing recording?! TS Madison broke the Internet with six seconds and a 22-inch weave. And she didn’t just go viral — she became part of the culture, from "RuPaul's Drag Race" to Beyoncé’s "Renaissance." Her superpower? Her voice. Her kryptonite? Doesn’t exist. Her podcast? The one they never saw coming.

Each week on "Outlaws," Madison sits down with living legends and rising stars who shed their armor and own their stories — turning side-eyes into sermons, pain into punchlines, and grief into galaxies. They speak when silence is safer. They dream when told to disappear. And they know what so many are taught to fear: that when you speak your truth, you open a portal. Some episodes will crack you up. Others may crack you open. Keep the tissues nearby, just in case. Guests include: Tina Knowles, Mo'Nique, Terri Joe, Bob the Drag Queen, Saucy Santana, Luenell, Laverne Cox, and Chappell Roan together with her drag mother, Sasha Colby.

This week, get ready to laugh with RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Jimbo the Drag Clown! But it’s not just clowning around—in honor of National Substance Abuse Awareness Month, we are shattering stigma as Jimbo opens up about addiction and her road to sobriety. We also honor our sister The Vivienne, who we love and miss so dearly. Don’t miss this very special episode—Tuesday, October 7th. "Outlaws" is proud to be part of the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts, in partnership with Turtle Run Entertainment.

Listen here and subscribe to Outlaws with TS Madison on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! 

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Ryan and Yvie welcome the iconic Kim Chi — Drag Race legend, fashion queen, and beauty mogul. Kim opens up about her whirlwind tour life, the balance between artistry and survival, and why she thinks modern Drag Race has lost some originality. She spills on launching KimChi Chic Beauty, writing a cookbook, and navigating the toxic mix of body image and online hate while still pursuing her passions.

Expect plenty of shade and laughs too: Yvie recalls a chaotic tour disaster, Kim confesses her biggest drag pet peeves, and the queens debate what really makes a great performance. Plus, Kim’s foodie adventures, juicy pageant drama, and hot takes on Big Brother and Gen V.

This episode is equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and raw, showcasing Kim Chi’s wit, resilience, and undeniable drag legacy.

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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This week on HighKey! we bow down to the Queen of the North herself — Brooke Lynn Hytes! From ballerina to Drag Race royalty, Brooke spills on rivalries, evolution, and running her own franchise. She gets real about navigating the in-between spaces of her own gender and sexuality, learning to live with fan opinions, and why finishing second to Yvie in Season 11 still felt like a win. Plus, the ladies spill tea on the Emmys, Yvie at fashion week, and Ryan's hang with a glowed up Demi Lovato.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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Taylor Hale joins Yvie and Ryan on HIGHKEY! for a no-holds-barred dive into her journey from pageants to Big Brother history to The Amazing Race. She opens up about setting boundaries with fellow contestants in reality TV, why stan culture can get toxic, and what it means to be labeled a “girl’s girl.” Taylor also shares stories about pageant life, growing up surrounded by queer family, and navigating fame while keeping her humanity intact. Along the way, Yvie and Ryan bring their signature chaos — from VMAs nostalgia to jazz tangents and messy confessions.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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Yvie and Ryan ditch the guests and share their own origin stories. From Yvie’s original Drag Race audition tape to Ryan’s early hosting cringe, they revisit the moments that shaped their paths. They spill on slutty massages, self-care routines, awkward exes, and what it means to grow up queer in Denver and Nashville. They dig into fandom drama, fashion fails (fake gauges included), and even why WALL·E might have predicted our future.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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This week on HIGHKEY, Ryan Mitchell and Yvie Oddly welcome the brilliant writer and activist George M Johnson (All Boys Aren’t Blue, Fighting Words). Together, they dive into internet discourse, the rise of banned books, and why Bugs Bunny in a dress still has conservatives clutching pearls.

George opens up about the realities of being at the center of cultural battles, the absurdity of censorship, and how community shows up (or doesn’t) when queer voices are targeted. Plus, the crew unpacks Lil Nas X’s latest headlines, grief on the internet, and what it really means to shut up—or speak out—online.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

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Utica is more than just a Drag Race alum — she’s rewriting the rules of fashion, spirituality, and queerness. On this week’s HIGHKEY!, hosts Ryan Mitchell and Yvie Oddly sit down with Utica (aka Ethan from Project Runway) for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. From growing up religious in the Midwest to becoming a “slutty little party girl” in Chicago, Utica opens up about her journey to self-expression and how drag inspires mainstream fashion. The trio get real about Law Roach’s critiques, the politics of drag, the wild crossover between Drag Race and Project Runway, and why queerness is both natural and revolutionary. Plus: the ladies get HighKey! about music, fashion, and shutting the f*** up.

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

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Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere

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HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.