Kings on the Aux

Caius and Ryder Slowly (Cleveland; he/him) unpack Ryder’sfavorite mix to perform, featuring three Bon Jovi hits. They talk masculine role models, classic rock, how to make a mix, and the rewards of mentoring Cleveland’s new and emerging kings.

Content warnings: references to misgendering, gender dysphoria, and misogyny.

Special thanks to Ronnie Wrath, Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, and Lil Bottom!

Tip Ryder (Venmo/Cashapp): @ryderslowly

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: [email protected]

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

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Caius and Bram Stroke-her (Cleveland; he/they) reflect on Bram’s intimately-staged interpretation of “Disturbia,” developed for the Got You Covered challenge of Kingpin season 2 and revised for his recent benefit show, Surviving the 27 Club. They talk professionalism in drag, authentic representation of Dissociative Identity Disorder, best practices for rhinestoning, and finding trans joy.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of mental illness and anti-DID ableism. References to transphobia, abuse, childhood trauma, and medical trauma including inpatient treatment. Occasional use of the f-slur.

Special thanks to Therapissed, the Twisted Transitioner, Ronnie Wrath, Kyle Yerself, Maine(void), and Elina Mountanto!

Donate to the Broken Bed Fund via Venmo @bramstrokeher

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat.Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

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Caius and Sir Guy (Detroit; he/they) unpack the personal and political layers of Sir Guy’s entertaining (and educational) musical homage to the clitoris, set to an early Dorian Electra single. They talk kinging in flannel, Dolly Parton, lesbian visibility, and the responsibilities kings hold in the performer-audience relationship.   

Content warnings: detailed discussion of lesbophobia and car accident-related injuries. References to genital anatomy and historicalmisogyny.

Special thanks to Maine(void), Homer E. Rodick, and RonnieWrath!

Tip Sir Guy (Venmo/Cashapp): @GameofMos

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and AndroNTT (Akron/NEOhio; he/him) analyze thestorytelling and emotional expression of Andro’s “Succession”-inspired Mitski mix, which he has performed exclusively at The Odditorium. They talk speech and debate, the impact of fictional babygirls, growing up a film and TV nerd, and drag as a counterpoint to poetry.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia, anti-Black racism, misogyny, and misogynoir. Mentions of addiction, parent-child abuse, and sexual assault. Occasional use of the d-slur.

Special thanks to Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner,Beck E. Bardoux, Homer E. Rodick, and Rocky Switch!

Donate to Andro’s transportation fund here:

Cashapp/Venmo @androntt

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler (NYC; he/they) take a deep dive into the politics and aesthetics of “Money” from Cabaret (1998), which Edward performed for the Rock with Me challenge during Kingpin season 2. They talk Doctor Who, operatic form, competition strategy for kings, and why we all love the public library.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of contemporary and historical fascism. Mentions of chronic illness, ableism, homophobia, and anti-Black racism.

Special thanks to Maine(void), Elina Mountanto, Butch Thespian, Adrian Du Visage, Captain Kae, AndroNTT, Kyle Yerself, Homer E. Rodick, the Twisted Transitioner, and Bram Stroke-Her!

Tip Edward (Venmo): @dr_lygma

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Rocky Switch (Buffalo; he/they) reflect on his interpretation of “Precious” by Cain Culto—a vulnerable, yet hopeful transition story, which Rocky has developed across PA and NY stages. They talk tri-state drag, “blasphemous material,” professional etiquette, and the importance of chosen family.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia and parental rejection/estrangement. Multiple uses of the d-slur.

Special thanks to Bram Stroke-Her, Ronnie Wrath, and Maine(void)!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: [email protected]

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Ronnie Wrath (Kent/Cleveland; he/him) look back atRonnie’s Hellraiser (1987) mix, created for the Cinematic Spectacle challenge in Kingpin season 2. They talk drag brotherhood, the bald cap learning curve, performing “boobs-out” as a king, and the cultural, political need to embrace your freak.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of sex-negativeattitudes. Mentions of anti-drag politics, lesbophobia, gender dysphoria, sexual harassment, and genre-typical sex and violence in horror media. One use of the f-slur.

Special thanks to Bram Stroke-Her, Maine(void), Lil' Bottom, and Homer E. Rodick!

Tip Ronnie (Cashapp/Venmo): $sealsleepy / @lunariawrath1

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Macho Grande (Cleveland; he/him) explore the cultural and political inspirations behind Macho’s Latino Mega Mix, featuring four songs and a spoken introduction. They talk Mexican-American history, storytelling and comedy in mixes, protest dad rock, and the Latino experience of seeking out your own identity.

Content warnings: detailed discussions of anti-Mexican racism and U.S. colonialism. Mentions of military violence, xenophobia, current and historical anti-immigrant policy, and historical segregation. Multiple uses of anti-Mexican slurs.

Special thanks to Ronnie Wrath and the Twisted Transitioner!

Tip Macho (Venmo): @machogrande

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Instagram: @caiuscrow

Email: [email protected]

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Marquis Gaylord (Cleveland; he/him) revisit Marquis’ transsexual folk punk horror number, which he first premiered at Manor of the Macabre and continued to develop at The Odditorium. They talk costuming must-haves, channeling autism into drag, transmasculine childhood, and the political power of reclaiming a narrative.

Content warnings: detailed discussions of genre-typical violence in horror media, simulated gore, gender dysphoria, transphobia, and anti-trans legislation. References to anti-trans violence, anti-Black racism, and misogyny. One use of the t-slur.

Special thanks to Bram Stroke-her, Comatose, Dean Heartthrob, and Ronnie Wrath!

Tip Marquis (Venmo/Cashapp): @cenobitedelight

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Instagram: @caiuscrow

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Dean Heartthrob (Cleveland/Pittsburgh; he/him)reflect on Dean’s draglesque mix "COLONCORE," dedicated to his experience with Crohn’s disease. They talk practical effects, drag king covers, catharsis through art, and the close-knit community in local drag and burlesque.

Content warnings: detailed discussions of chronic illness, medical trauma, and misogyny. References to sexual harassment and simulated gore. Occasional use of homophobic slurs.

Special thanks to the Twisted Transitioner and Colby Jack!

Tip Dean (Venmo): @deanheartthrob

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Instagram: @caiuscrow

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Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/