The Rigged Recap

By The Drag Detective

A podcast hosted by YouTube RuPaul's Drag Race creator The Drag Detective. Every week Derek the Detective breaks down the newest episodes of Drag Race with special guests and asks the age old quest

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January 13, 2026 Case File 088: The Mystery of Mandy's Death Drops (feat. Transjenifahs Gawdy)
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There are still 14 queens left in the workroom on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 and 3 Girl Group performances to dissect, as well as the Athena drama, THAT lip sync, and much much more.

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Derek's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragDetective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedragdetective
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dragdetective.bsky.social

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_rosa
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kayla_Says_YT
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1h 22min
January 06, 2026 Case File 087: The Mystery of Discord's Runway Walk (feat. Utica Queen)
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In this jam-packed episode, we talk about the 14 new queens, their entrances, the mini challenge, and dissect every design challenge runway look. And who better to help us with that but the designer extraordinaire herself, fresh off her recent stint on Project Runway: Utica Queen!
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Website: https://www.uticaqueen.com/
The Stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kshFQc89y3M&list=PLzMtqlV6f43J55KIF68OkFpJgeDOTXrpI
Derek's Social Links
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dragdetective.bsky.social

Kayla's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylasays
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_rosa
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kayla_Says_YT
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1h 42min
December 30, 2025 Case File 086: The Mystery of Discord’s Disqualification Debacle
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We're back with a new season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Rigged Recap is back to cover all the tea, drama, and riggory! In this episode, Derek and Kayla break down the promos and pre-season of Season 18, Derek solicits a date from a ginger man, and Kayla may have been arrested...who's to say.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragDetective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedragdetective
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dragdetective.bsky.social

Kayla's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylasays
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_rosa
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kayla_Says_YT
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1h 8min
October 10, 2025 Case File 085: The Mystery of the Used Fleshlight (feat. Zahirah Zapanta)
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It's the semifinal of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and this week Matthew and Derek are joined by Drag Race UK Series 6 Contestant Zahirah Zapanta to break down the semifinal music video, red carpet award runway, and all the gaggy moments throughout the season as the Viñas vs Brigiding war between Matthew and Derek heats up and Zahirah chooses a side. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy
TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
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Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 10min
October 03, 2025 Case File 084: The Mystery of the Superior Adult Cartoon
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Matthew and Derek are both on one today as they discuss the 8th episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. It's DragCon booth week and a RuBirth runway, so we'll break down all the tea, the elimination, the storylines, and more! And as always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??
BelakBoy's Social Links
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TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
Instagram: @dragdetective
Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 9min
September 28, 2025 Case File 083: The Mystery of the Slaysian Baddies (feat. Dauntasia' Da'Baddie)
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Matthew and Derek are joined this week by Drag Duel Season 2 alum and Fan Favorite, Dauntasia Da'Baddie as they break down all 5 lip syncs from the Slaysian Smackdown!
Dauntasia's Social Links
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CashApp: $DauntasiaDB
PayPal: @DaunteWalker336
BelakBoy's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy
TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
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Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 3min
September 20, 2025 Case File 082: The Mystery of Siam's Possession
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Breakdowns, Snatch Elections, and Possessions. What more would we expect from a new episode of Slaysian Royale? Matthew and Derek break down maybe the wildest episode of the season yet and always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??
BelakBoy's Social Links
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TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
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Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 6min
September 12, 2025 Case File 081: The Mystery of the Cracks in the Pinay Queens
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It's makeover week! And we have a team version of the challenge to make things extra interesting. There's tears, strategy, emotional moments, and a shocking elimination! As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??
BelakBoy's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy
TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
Instagram: @dragdetective
Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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53min
September 07, 2025 Case File 080: The Mystery of Siam's Singing (feat. Pineapple Honeydew)
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This week we're joined by Cleveland/Pittsburgh drag icon and internet sensation Pinapple Honeydew as we break down the newest episode of Slaysian Royale.
From Crazy Bitch Slaysians to a multi-face runway, there's a lot to break down. As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??
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TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
Instagram: @dragdetective
Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 13min
September 02, 2025 Case File 079: The Mystery of the Kep Kep Boobay
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It's design week on Slaysian Royale! And after a very fun mini challenge, we see sabotage, we see shade, and we see Cacao leaves! We get some of the best and the worst design looks of all time, and some judging that has Matthew and Derek scratching their heads.
As always, we'll be giving out Closed and Cold Cases and ask the question: IS IT RIGGED??
BelakBoy's Social Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belakboy
TikTok: @belakboy
Twitter: twitter.com/itsbelakboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belak_matt_/

The Drag Detective's Social Links
Tiktok: @thedragdetective
Instagram: @dragdetective
Bluesky: @dragdetective.bluesky.social
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1h 15min

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