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Jesus Camp, Wild Pigs & Gutter Drag | Slightly Unhinged with Shandi Evans
Portland drag queen Shandi Evans is regionally famous, deeply committed to Diet Coke, and unexpectedly knowledgeable about America’s wild pig crisis.
Justin sits down with Shandi to talk about starting drag in a small California town with no real gay scene, moving to Portland, and building a career around hosting, performing, and being very good with a microphone.
They also get into Jesus camp injuries, roller coasters, astronomy, Real Housewives history, The Traitors, the difference between polished drag and fully committed gutter drag, and whether the Kool-Aid Man can get it.
Important educational topics are covered.
See Shandi Evans
Drag Battle Season Finale
Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
CC Slaughters
Five months of challenges come down to one final night, with $3,000 going to the winner.
Betty: A Queer Dance Party, Pride Edition
Friday, July 17
White Owl Social Club
Special guest: Uffie
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/betty-a-queer-dance-party-pride-edition-w-special-guest-uffie-tickets-1992300888589
Shandi is also working on a special holiday show with her friend Dahlia. Follow her on Instagram for details when they’re ready.
Connect with Shandi
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rainbowwhale?igsh=cHB5bGJoMWdvZDlz
Follow Shandi for upcoming performances, show announcements, and whatever else the rainbow whale is doing next.
About Shandi Evans
“I’m a regionally famous drag queen with a deep love for astronomy, roller coasters, and Diet Coke. I’ve been everywhere in the world but now I’m ready for the world to be in me.”
In This Episode
starting drag by going to Denny’s and Walmart in full drag
leaving a conservative California hometown for Portland
how the Portland drag scene changed after the pandemic
why hosting is Shandi’s favorite part of drag
Willam, Bob the Drag Queen, and the performers who shaped her style
auditioning for The Traitors
the Real Housewives performances that should never be forgotten
working at Jesus camp while not believing in Jesus
a stingray attack, multiple concussions, and the Weekend of Sin
why fully committed bad drag deserves your five-dollar bills
the wild pig crisis nobody asked to learn about
Slam Pig or Scram Pig
the local causes Shandi wants listeners to support
Support the Organizations Shandi Mentioned
Black & Beyond the Binary Collective
Supporting Black trans, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians through leadership, healing, and community support.
https://www.blackbeyondthebinarycollective.org/
Meals on Us PDX
Shandi recommends supporting their work providing meals for people recovering from gender-affirming surgery and others experiencing food insecurity.
https://www.instagram.com/mealsonus.pdx/
Oregon Wild
Protecting Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and natural spaces through conservation, restoration, and education.
https://oregonwild.org/
Follow Slightly Unhinged
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/
Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.
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By Justin PavisPortland drag queen Shandi Evans is regionally famous, deeply committed to Diet Coke, and unexpectedly knowledgeable about America’s wild pig crisis.
Justin sits down with Shandi to talk about starting drag in a small California town with no real gay scene, moving to Portland, and building a career around hosting, performing, and being very good with a microphone.
They also get into Jesus camp injuries, roller coasters, astronomy, Real Housewives history, The Traitors, the difference between polished drag and fully committed gutter drag, and whether the Kool-Aid Man can get it.
Important educational topics are covered.
See Shandi Evans
Drag Battle Season Finale
Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
CC Slaughters
Five months of challenges come down to one final night, with $3,000 going to the winner.
Betty: A Queer Dance Party, Pride Edition
Friday, July 17
White Owl Social Club
Special guest: Uffie
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/betty-a-queer-dance-party-pride-edition-w-special-guest-uffie-tickets-1992300888589
Shandi is also working on a special holiday show with her friend Dahlia. Follow her on Instagram for details when they’re ready.
Connect with Shandi
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rainbowwhale?igsh=cHB5bGJoMWdvZDlz
Follow Shandi for upcoming performances, show announcements, and whatever else the rainbow whale is doing next.
About Shandi Evans
“I’m a regionally famous drag queen with a deep love for astronomy, roller coasters, and Diet Coke. I’ve been everywhere in the world but now I’m ready for the world to be in me.”
In This Episode
starting drag by going to Denny’s and Walmart in full drag
leaving a conservative California hometown for Portland
how the Portland drag scene changed after the pandemic
why hosting is Shandi’s favorite part of drag
Willam, Bob the Drag Queen, and the performers who shaped her style
auditioning for The Traitors
the Real Housewives performances that should never be forgotten
working at Jesus camp while not believing in Jesus
a stingray attack, multiple concussions, and the Weekend of Sin
why fully committed bad drag deserves your five-dollar bills
the wild pig crisis nobody asked to learn about
Slam Pig or Scram Pig
the local causes Shandi wants listeners to support
Support the Organizations Shandi Mentioned
Black & Beyond the Binary Collective
Supporting Black trans, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians through leadership, healing, and community support.
https://www.blackbeyondthebinarycollective.org/
Meals on Us PDX
Shandi recommends supporting their work providing meals for people recovering from gender-affirming surgery and others experiencing food insecurity.
https://www.instagram.com/mealsonus.pdx/
Oregon Wild
Protecting Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and natural spaces through conservation, restoration, and education.
https://oregonwild.org/
Follow Slightly Unhinged
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/
Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.