Today’s episode is for the Bravo historians, the Housewives apologists, and anyone who has ever said “just one more reunion clip” and lost three hours.

Justin is joined by Luke Hansen: Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, enemy to some, and a man with enough Bravo opinions to get somebody kicked out of the group chat.

Luke and Justin talk comedy, performance, chosen paths, dramatic exits, and the relief of finally doing what actually feels like you. Then they dive straight into the Bravo universe, where the takes are hot, the rankings are personal, and the Housewives discourse gets very serious very quickly.

From Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to Beverly Hills, Orange County, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, Next Gen, Lisa Rinna, Monica Garcia, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Dodd, Brandi Glanville, and the Amsterdam dinner, this episode is basically daytime talk show meets Bravo group chat meets a reunion episode no one asked Andy Cohen to moderate.

Turn on Peacock, everybody.

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Luke Hansen describes himself as a Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, and enemy to some.

He is funny, honest, a little flaky, and exactly the person you want in the room when the topic is Bravo, Housewives, reality television, or which cast member deserves another paycheck.

Justin and Luke talk about Luke’s short, extremely memorable Blake & Alder era and the employee exit that apparently deserves to be printed, framed, and hung on the wall.

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Luke’s official Portland baddie introduction

A moment Luke describes as heartbreaking, dramatic, spooky, and deeply human. Sonja Morgan defending the family name, the house, the letters, and everything she lost? Cinema.

Problematic? Yes. Memorable television? Also yes. Luke and Justin get into Kelly Dodd as a villain, a chaos agent, and someone who brought a very specific kind of middle-school-parking-lot energy to Orange County.

The wine. The crutches. The Beverly Hills drama. The lines people still quote. Brandi Glanville gets a full breakdown, including whether a Brandi-sance could ever happen.

A Bravo dinner so powerful it stopped being reality TV and became cinema. Lisa Rinna, Kim Richards, Kyle running away, the glass, the lighting, the fallout. No notes.

Luke and Justin agree: the Reality Von Tease reveal on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was one of the greatest payoffs in Bravo history. Monica Garcia changed the game, and yes, they have thoughts about whether Bravo knew.

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For our final episode in Portland Pride month, Riley Burrows is back, and she is not here to sit politely in the guest chair.

Riley returns for round two, renames the show Slightly Unhinged with Riley Burrows, and makes Justin answer the questions for once. What was supposed to be a normal guest episode turns into a full Riley takeover.

They talk about the end of Season 1, what Justin has learned from starting the podcast, and what might be coming in Season 2. Justin shares how the show grew from a loose idea into something much bigger, how the Portland drag episodes helped the podcast find its voice, and why building community has become such a big part of what Slightly Unhinged is doing.

They also get into country bumpkin eras, high school trauma, hate comments, wanting kids, Blake & Alder, the dream of a live Slightly Unhinged show, and Riley roasting Justin through the entire interview.

This is not the season finale, but we are officially getting close. 

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CC Slaughters comes up throughout the episode as part of the Portland drag community that has helped Slightly Unhinged grow and find its people.

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Justin talks about owning Blake & Alder Property Management and how the business has helped make room for more creative projects like Slightly Unhinged.

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This episode is a little different from the usual format. Riley Burrows, Slightly Unhinged’s first returning guest, takes over the host chair and interviews Justin about his life, work, and what this first season has become.

It is also our final episode in Portland Pride month, after a full month of conversations with Portland drag performers and queer community voices.

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Released during Portland Pride, this episode celebrates one of the city’s most singular performers: Saint Syndrome, Portland’s Miss Gay Pride 2025 and the live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation behind The Queen’s Keys and Keyed Up Karaoke.

Justin sits down with Saint to talk about classical piano, church music, coming out, drag, perfectionism, stage fright, and finding a way to make music feel joyful again. Saint shares how she went from conservatory training and church organ gigs to building a drag career around live vocals, piano-bar shows, musical theater, parody, and queer community.

They also talk about working with Nicole Onoscopi, the origin of The Queen’s Keys, why live music feels different in queer spaces, and what it was like playing piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption.

This one is full of exactly the kind of gay piano magic you would expect from Portland.

Every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Live music, drag, piano, comedy, Nicole Onoscopi, Saint Syndrome, and no cover.

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Every Saturday at 6 p.m.

Saint brings drag into the dueling piano world, which she jokes has historically been a much straighter space.

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Every Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Live piano karaoke with Saint Syndrome and drummer Kevin Huttman. Former choir kids, theater kids, shower singers, and brave little divas are all welcome.

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Saturday, December 6

Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi return with The Piano Queen Holiday Special. VIP tables are expected to sell out, so grab tickets early.

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Saint Syndrome is the lowest bass with the smallest waist, Portland's Miss Gay Pride 2025, and the only live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation. A native of Salem, Oregon, she traded in the classical conservatory for the speakeasy spotlight, and now wows audiences worldwide with her eclectic blend of jazz, musical theater, parody, and original music.

Her unique piano-bar event, Keyed Up Karaoke, regularly attracts local talent and touring Broadway casts. You can see Saint Syndrome on Prime Video and Apple TV+ playing for Jinkx Monsoon's stand-up special Red Head Redemption. Having shared the stage with legends like Latrice Royale, Alyssa Edwards, Plastique Tiara, and other RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, Saint Syndrome is a performer you won’t want to miss.

Saint playing piano at Justin and Daniel’s wedding

Saint played piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption, available on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Saint talks about working with Jinkx during the pandemic, playing for livestream shows, performing in Lavender Nights, and later filming Red Head Redemption in New York.

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This episode goes live the weekend of Portland Pride, so it only felt right to sit down with someone who has spent decades helping people feel at home in Portland’s queer nightlife.

Bolivia Carmichaels is on the pod this week, and if you’ve been around Portland’s queer community for any amount of time, chances are she has welcomed you through a door, roasted you from a stage, hosted your bingo night, or made you feel like you belonged before you even knew how badly you needed that.

Justin and Bolivia talk about growing up in Oregon, discovering City Nightclub, the early days of Vaseline Alley, and what it meant to find queer spaces where people could feel safe, seen, and not alone. Bolivia shares how she became Bolivia Carmichaels, what she learned from Portland drag legends, and how she built a career around making people feel welcome.

They also talk about Embers Avenue, Darcelle XV Showplace, 25 years at CC Slaughters, the pandemic driveway shows, Portland Pride, drag as a career, showing up on time, being kind, and why local queer spaces still matter.

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Bolivia Carmichaels is a beloved Portland drag entertainer, emcee, and hostess known for her quick wit, warm personality, and classic glamour. With more than two decades of experience captivating audiences, she has become a familiar face at clubs, fundraisers, bingo events, and community celebrations throughout the region. Whether commanding the stage with humor, heartfelt moments, or unforgettable performances, Bolivia brings charm, professionalism, and sparkle to every event she hosts.

meeting Bolivia in Portland nightlife, possibly before Justin was supposed to be there

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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.

Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

Five months of challenges come down to one final night, with $3,000 going to the winner.

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Shandi is also working on a special holiday show with her friend Dahlia. Follow her on Instagram for details when they’re ready.

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“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.”

starting drag by going to Denny’s and Walmart in full drag

Supporting Black trans, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians through leadership, healing, and community support.

https://www.blackbeyondthebinarycollective.org/

Shandi recommends supporting their work providing meals for people recovering from gender-affirming surgery and others experiencing food insecurity.

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Protecting Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and natural spaces through conservation, restoration, and education.

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Monique Michaels is on the pod this week. She moved across the country for drag, and she came to PLAY!

Justin and Monique talk about leaving Virginia for Portland, starting over in a new city, and what it feels like to walk into a scene where nobody knows you but you still know exactly what you bring. They get into East Coast vs West Coast drag culture, confidence, beauty, ego, performance standards, queer spaces, and why “support local drag” actually has to mean something in practice.

There’s also a lot of Lady Gaga in this one. As there should be.

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Monique Michaels is a fresh face on the West Coast, recently making her move from Virginia. With five years of professional drag experience and a decade rooted in the house scene, she brings both polish and presence to every stage she touches. While in Virginia, she earned titles including MX Manchester and was voted 2nd Best Performer in RVA in 2024. Known as a true crowd pleaser, a beauty in every sense, and undeniably that girl, this is Monique Michaels.

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Quesa D’Mondays is on the pod this week, and this episode covers a lot. Justin and Quesa get into how her drag name came to be, how theater shaped her, what made drag click for her in a way theater stopped doing, and how she turned that into full-time work.

They also talk about queer identity, family dynamics, heartbreak, online hate, Pride, drag history, and the bigger purpose behind drag beyond just entertaining a crowd. There’s plenty of fun in this one too, especially once they get into the instrumental lip sync videos, RuPaul, Susie Toot, and the general chaos of being a person on the internet.

If you know Quesa from social media, this gives a much fuller picture of who she is and what she’s actually building.

-how Quesa D’Mondays got her name

Quesa D’Mondays is the cheesy, briezy, bleutiful songstress of Portland. Though she made a big splash in the drag scene just a couple of years ago, she’s been a live entertainer and performer for well over a decade. A campy, comedic queen known for parody, quick wit, and viral social media content, Quesa also uses drag as a tool for community care, education, and advocacy through food drives, lectures on drag history, fundraising, and work with queer youth.

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Quesa talks about her work with Pride in Numbers and the importance of helping queer Oregonians, especially outside Portland, feel safer sharing their stories and being seen.

She also talks about the drag history class she teaches through In Studio 255 and why knowing drag history matters.

Susie Toot at Helium Comedy Club

Quesa talks about wanting to open for Susie Toot when she comes through Portland, and we fully support the campaign! Buy tickets to the show, and tag Suzie on IG to let her know you want to see Quesa open for her!

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Lindsay Givens is on the pod this week, and this one makes insurance feel way less miserable than it usually sounds. Justin and Lindsay talk about what insurance actually covers, why life insurance matters more than people think, and the kinds of claims that make you stop and go, wait… that paid out?

They also get into networking, family life, working in the same industry as your spouse, and what it’s like to build a business while also raising kids and trying to be a real person. Somewhere in the middle, they cover food trucks, boat insurance, exploding whales, million dollar life insurance policies, and a truly brutal bleach-at-home claim story.

This one is practical, funny, really helpful if insurance is one of those things you know you should understand better but keep putting off until something goes sideways.

-how Lindsay ended up in insurance and why Farmers was personal from the beginning

Lindsay Givens has been with Farmers Insurance for over 20 years, helping clients protect what they’ve built and actually understand what they’re paying for. She’s a mom, wife, agency owner, and someone who really believes you can build a strong business without losing your whole life to it. In the episode, she comes across exactly how you’d want your insurance person to feel: calm, clear, experienced, and not interested in making things more confusing than they already are.

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Thank you again to Bouchon for the wine for this episode. Justin opens this one with a rosé Mandy picked and gives Bouchon their usual shoutout.

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The exploding whale story

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Jordyn Jones is on the pod this week! Justin and Jordyn start with real estate, get into birding, Le Creuset, ocean panic, the feeling of sand in the flaps, and the very real need for boundaries when your job starts taking over your whole life.

Jordyn talks about getting into real estate without ever really planning to, what people get completely wrong about the job, and how much work it actually takes to build a business that looks effortless from the outside. She and Justin also get into how COVID impacted housing, the pressure to always be available, and why protecting your time doesn’t make you bad at your job. It usually makes you better at it.

Also, yes, there is a full side quest about birds. And the ocean. And why Justin absolutely does not trust what’s in the water. So if you like your business conversations with a healthy amount of randomness, this one’s for you.

how Jordyn ended up in real estate

Jordyn Jones is a realtor with The Agency who’s been working in and around real estate since 2015 and licensed on her own since 2017. She built her business the hard way: through consistency, relationships, and a lot of years of showing up. She’s also a dog mom, a cook, a committed bird watcher, and one of the few people willing to explain basic ocean behavior to Justin. Stay tuned for their future trip.

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Thank you again to Bouchon for the wine for this episode.

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In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Sean O’Hare, founder of Evolution RoofWorks, owner of PDX DJs, flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, entrepreneur, casino enthusiast, and one of Justin’s favorite humans.

What starts with talk of opening a bar and spirals through business ideas, entrepreneurship, friendship, and chosen family turns into a much more real conversation about support systems, identity, ambition, and the people who actually show up for you when it matters. Sean has a way of turning the mic right back on Justin, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual format in the best way.

They get into entrepreneurship, family complexity, allyship, social media, housing, roofing, and the emotional side of building something from the ground up. It’s chaotic, funny, honest, and unexpectedly personal.

how Sean ended up owning multiple businesses at once

Sean O’Hare is the founder of Evolution RoofWorks, a roofing company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and a better overall experience for homeowners. Since launching the company in 2024, he has focused on raising the standard in the roofing industry through transparency, attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on quality work. With a passion for both construction and customer education, Sean works closely with clients to ensure they fully understand their roofing investment. He’s committed to building a company known not just for great roofs, but for trust and long-term value.

Sean also owns PDX DJs and works as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, which makes this episode especially fitting for someone who somehow manages to live several careers at once.

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This episode includes a real conversation about mental health and suicide. If you’re struggling right now, please know you are not alone and there is support available.

If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, call 911 right away.

If you are in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Please reach out to someone. Support is here, and your life matters.

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