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It's election season again (isn't it always now?) and that means it's time to put the dolls through a presidential debate and time to send Conde Nasty and Hersula's blood pressure through the roof because we realize we are already living in a bizarre parody of American politics. Later, the girls parade down the runway in their best patriotic lewks, and guests judges Rachel Bloom and Jeff Goldblum delight and arouse, respectively.

We may not be able to leave our homes, but that doesn't mean the dolls are safe from us and our opinions. Conde Nasty and Hersula are joined by not one, but two guests in besties Valkyrie and Buffy Cummers. Four queens and at least that many bottles of wine are on hand to break down another episode and give us all something to do to hold madness at bay for another day. This week, the queens have to market a product as part of their Goop-inspired lifestyle brand, and walk down the aisle in a Black Wedding-themed runway before Ru decides which queen will have a conscious uncoupling from the competition.

The girls are here to honor the one, the only, the legend Madonna. In her honor, we are all doing the podcast in British accents. (Just kidding!) Conde Nasty and Hersula and joined by longtime friend, first time guest Cora Tine through the magic of a Google Hangout to watch the latest Unauthorized Rusical. And we'll say this: These dolls learned their lesson. There was not a single kimono in sight.

The snow glows white on the runway tonight, not a heel print to be seen. It's a kingdom of isolation, and it looks like we're the queens. Conde Nasty, Hersula, That Gurl, and Buffy Cummers are here to Let It Go and Let You Have It because it's Snatch Game!!! Witness the highs...the lows..the Vanjie. Later the queens skate across the runway in a (shamelessly branded cross-promotion brought to you by the overlords at the Disney Corporation) Frozen-themed challenge.

Season 12 has the worst luck. First Sherry Pie's...well...all of that. And now, the show has the most hilariously ill-timed challenge in the form of an acting challenge set in a hospital. After disinfecting themselves, the ladies swan across the runway in their best caped costumes. Conde Nasty and Hersula are joined by bestie Oblivia to discuss the episode, the season, and whatever else they want. 

It's another bonus episode to give you more content to enjoy from wherever you are riding out whatever else 2020 has to throw at us. Conde Nasty and Hersula sat down to knock out a couple of shows in their Netflix cues, and have a gay old time talking about The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and AJ and the Queen.

We recorded this back in the middle of February, so the biggest problem we were facing was the neverending Democratic primary. (What? Editing takes time and we all have day jobs.) Netlfix had not announced it was not renewing AJ and the Queen yet. It was a more innocent time for us all. 

Nothing can keep Hersula and Conde Nasty down. Not the impending end of civilization and not having to assess 36 entire looks this week. With BFF and recurring guest judge Buffy Cummers, they assess the highs and the lows, the tops and the bottoms. Like the princesses they are, these bitches are going to the ball!

We're all stuck at home, but the queens are all stuck trying to improv their way through one of the weakest improv challenges seen in a mini-challenge, and that's saying something. Conde Nasty and Hersula are joined by bestie That Gurl Down the Street to talk about the season to date and whatever the hell else they want.

Six more girls sashay into the work room to be put through their paces in a Spring/Fall Runway and a girl group number before stomping the main stage in their tulle inspired looks. Conde Nasty and Hersula are rejoined by their squirrelfriend Valkyrie to finish out the season premier, including dealing with finding out one of the queens really meant it when she said "You don't know me."

It's back, and it was actually gone long enough this time for us to miss it! And, gurl, it was good! Half the queen stomp into the work room to make their mark on a new season. Join Conde Nasty, Hersula and special guest Valkyrie as they scrutinize the looks, decide who is the prettiest boy out of drag, and help Hersula learn that fashion queens are people, too.