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We got a real witch this week hennies! This is The Craft meets Mean Girls meets The Long Island Medium, okurrrrr. Odin is a great friend of mine and has always had a refreshing take on spirituality. He doesn't shy away from the darker topics (you've been warned) but also calling out toxic positivity and the tendency of the spiritual community to focus solely on love and light without acknowledging the realities of being human. He believes peoples path to spirituality is unique and tailored to them. Be it till you see it! 

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EAST VAN ROYALTY COMING THROUGH. I remember the first time I went to the Cobalt like it was yesterday. The parties, the drag, the music, the venue, it was all so different then the usual Davie Street dance bars and it's arrival sent shock waves through the community. It was so fun talking to Peach about what it was like back then, bringing a brand new experience eto the community, the drama with other promoters, the ripple affect it had on the way queers partied and performed. IT MADE ME WANNA BE DRUNK AND DANCE TO NICKI MINAJ THATS FOR SURE. 

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I've mentioned this on the show before but, I used to believe that because I was openly gay and shameless about my desire for fame that I was unique. I really thought I was the only gay boy in the world who thought they were born to be a star. Through the club scene and eventually sobriety I discovered that the exact opposite is true: most gay boys I know have grandiose dreams and a lot of them pursue validation through extrenal means. On this episode I talk with my friend Luke about his journey growing up and which divas helped him find his light!

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Oh honey, the things Quinn and I could talk about. We go all the way back to the darkest, dirtiest, disco-fabulous parties in Vancouver. We've brought a lot of creative visions to life and now we get to go down the sober path together which is a plot twist NO ONE WAS EXPECTING ESPECIALLY US.

 

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Ok, Mike Yerxa has my dream job. He produces and casts hit Canadian reality shows like The Amazing Race and Canada's Drag Race and it was sooooooo fun to ask him about how he approaches these projects and what makes a great reality star. You may recognize him from 1 Girl 5 Gays, I know I did, and we explore how that show pioneered a whole new way for queer representation in Canadian TV.

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This week I talk with Canadian comedy star Darcy Michael live from his home in Ladner BC.  I met Darcy when we were both performing at an event in Vancouver more than ten years ago and its been so cool to see him transform and watch his career take off. He's got a great story of how physical transformation can have a ripple affect in other areas of your life, like STARING IN A SITCOM and FILMING A PILOT FOR A TALK SHOW. Darcy's been around enough famous people to know that it aint all its cracked up to be. 

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OK, I know I've said this a few times but this is one of my favorite conversations I've had so far while doing this podcast and by far my fav out of the Canada's Drag Race queens. Talking to Jimbo was kinda like talking to my teenage self. He is extremely focused on his creative vision and I could literally feel his excitement through the screen as he was talking about all the things he wanted to do. This was also a great example of talking about spirituality without talking about spirituality. Loved it! 

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Evan is back! And he is annoying the f*ck out me! We're picking topics out of a bowl and discuss just how much we love- or hate them! This week we cover Real Housewives, Drag Race, Cancel Culture and more!!! 

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Do you believe that people can be bisexual? What is it that we are so quick to dismiss folks who identify as bisexual, brushing it off as a stop on the way to full out gayness. Also, drag has been described as incredibly liberating, the ultimate freedom of gender expression performance so why do so many queens end up feeling trapped by their personas? HONEY WE HAVE A LOT TO TALK ABOUT WITH MISS SHANDA LEER THE SELF PROCLAIMED SPORTS FREAK DRAG QUEEN.

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I totally have a crush on Boa and I'm not just saying that because she's famous. As soon as Canada's Drag Race debuted I was an instant fan and it was so awesome being able to sit down and chat with her about her experience on the show, becoming famous at a time when you can't leave your house and how her and other Ru girls are dealing not being able to bank in and tour!! It was a great chat and I know you'll love it!

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