Midwest Drag 101

Midwest Drag 101

By Jess Marshall and P.H. DeeComedyEducationArts
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Midwest Drag 101 episodes

  • Final Exam

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. 

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess close out the series by discussing current anti-queer legislation and the important roles that allies have to play as we strive towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

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    54 min
  • Faculty Lounge: Recapping Pride 2022

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap their Pride 2022 and some interesting conversations they had around their celebrations.

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    52 min
  • Miami Valley PTA: Visiting Lecturer Sheridan Steele

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with one of the sweetest visiting lecturers we've ever had on the show, Sheridan Steele, to discuss what it means to her to be that ever-important figure in our community, a drag mother. 

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    Don't forget to follow Sheridan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see her live every month at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana!

    52 min
  • Film and Media Studies: Visiting Lecturer Uma Jewels

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with a stunning and hilarious visiting lecturer, Uma Jewels, leading a discussion on drag inspirations and how those change (or don't) over time. 

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    Don't forget to follow Uma on Facebook and Instagram and see her live at Crossings Lexington!

    1 hr
  • Critical Diversity Theory: Visiting Lecturer Vanta Black

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Vanta Black, to discuss her experiences as a drag queen while simultaneously fighting all sorts of isms (as well as a busy schedule).

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    Don't forget to follow Vanta on Instagram and Twitter @vantablackcincy and as hypochrisy on TikTok!

    1 hr 11 min
  • Free Day!

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess improvise their way through an episode by going back to their roots--an icebreaker, some Drag Vocab, and a 90s-themed Pop Quiz!

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    42 min
  • Welcoming the Incoming Class: Visiting Lecturer Jamona Fever

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Jamona Fever, to discuss why we should give new or unknown performers a chance.

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    Don't forget to follow Jamona on Facebook (Jamona R. Fever) and Instagram (randallg19)!

    59 min
  • Civic Discourse

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss the importance of voting in primary and local elections, civic duty as a member of the queer community, and auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, farewell to Below Zero/The Cabaret.

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    Not sure who's on your ballot? Check out https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

    42 min
  • Spirit Day: Visiting Lecturer Natalia Marie Milian

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Natalia Marie Milian, to discuss her experiences as a proud, black trans woman in the Midwest drag scene..

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    Don't forget to follow Natalia on Facebook (Natalia Maria Milian), Instagram (natalia.m.milian), and Snapchat (nataliamarie115)

    49 min
  • Pep Rally: Visiting Lecturer Brentlee Bich

    P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  

    On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Brentlee Bich, to discuss their experiences as a male entertainer in the Midwest drag scene.

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    Don't forget to follow Brentlee on socials, including TikTok @itsbrentleebich

    1 hr 3 min

About Midwest Drag 101

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Class is in session! This is Midwest Drag 101, hosted by P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall. We love to talk about all things drag, and get even more excited when it’s local. Join us every other week to find…