The Rigged Recap

By The Drag Detective

What's The Rigged Recap about?

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 question: is it rigged?

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The Rigged Recap episodes:

06.25.2024
Case File 054: The Mystery of Shannel's Badge Envy
We're back with another episode of All Stars 9, and everyone is getting bitch slapped by the whiplash of this season. From an amazing episode, to another lackluster one, this time we saw the queens over-acting with RuPaul in scenes...
06.20.2024
Case File 053: The Mystery of Plastique's Missing Lyrics
Oh my god, we're so back and Derek has seen the light!! We're here to talk about TWO episodes of All Stars 9, both the Property Queens and the Roast episodes, and Derek is a big fan of both! Kayla...
06.05.2024
Case File 052: The Mystery of Who Even Likes this Season?
In one of the biggest robberies in recent seasons, All Stars 9 has hit a new low. If you are obsessed and living for this season and don't want to hear any negatives about it ever, this is NOT the...
05.29.2024
Case File 051: The Mystery of the IJBOL Cast (feat. YourFriendKevin)
It's time again for the most iconic challenge of the season...Snatch Game! And yet another season of made up characters, bizarre stunts, and the entire cast ijboling their way through the season! We have Kevin McDonald to join us and...
05.22.2024
Case File 050: The Mystery of Derek's Jorgeous Obsession
We're back back back again with another season of The Rigged Recap, this time covering RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9! Get ready for lots of disagreements and two very different perspectives on the season so far as Derek and...
04.25.2024
Case File 049: The Mystery of Sapphira's Fall
It's finale time! And WOW were Derek and Kayla wrong about how things were going to go. We both mourn Sapphira's loss and celebrate and explain Nymphia's win, as well as break down all the moments at the finale, discuss...
04.17.2024
Case File 048: The Mystery of Megami's Monumental Redemption
In a very special episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, we watched the eliminated queens lip sync in a tournament for a $50,000 cash prize. In what's being rated as the top episode ever, we saw stunts, flips, shocking moments, and...
04.10.2024
Case File 047: The Mystery of Q's Final Reckoning
We're back after taking a week off while Derek almost croaked from the flu! We have 2 episodes to talk about, both the makeover and this week's book creation challenge! We'll dive into the end of Q's journey, the recent...
04.04.2024
Case File 046: The Mystery of Marina's Road to AS10 (feat. Pressed Conference)
It's finale time on UK Vs the World, and Matthew and Derek have brought on another iconic podcasting duo, Niru and Amanda from Pressed Conference to break it all down! We'll get into the drama at the mini reunion, the...
03.28.2024
Case File 045: The Mystery of Morphine's Elf Slaughter
In one of the most amazing lip syncs of the season, we saw Morphine ANNIHILATE Dawn in the lip sync battle. With a chaotic episode filled with bathroom jokes, hell, Pit Crew boners, German club owners, and a seething Q,...
03.26.2024
Case File 044: The Mystery of Scarlet's Mental Collapse
It's top 5 and there's a special wedding to attend between Michelle Visage and Graham Norton! As the queens give their wedding speeches and rock their wedding dress couture, we find out the 4 queens making it to the finale,...
03.19.2024
Case File 043: The Mystery of Q's Mental Collapse
Another episode of Season 16, another episode of watching the slow decline of Q's sanity as she is "robbed" of yet another win (in her eyes). We'll break down the chaotic powerpoint maxi challenge, talk about our high school superlatives,...
03.18.2024
Case File 042: The Mystery of Marina's Secret to Being Perfection
It's time to PRANCE MY QUEENS, PRANCE (strictly come style) on UK Vs the World. The queens are split into 3 groups of 2 and each given a different style of dance to perform to. We also get the mixed...
03.13.2024
Case File 041: The Mystery of Too Many Bananas
Kayla's back! And in a jam-packed episode, we discuss our recent twitter drama, the discussion around Nymphia and how many is too many bananas, the immunity potion that was finally used, and have very differing opinions on this week's maxi-challenge,...
03.11.2024
Case File 040: The Mystery of RuPaul's Burning Hatred of Scarlet Envy
Another episode of UK Vs the World, another episode of Scarlet Envy being ignored by RuPaul. Some things never change. This episode was the Rusical (it wasn't a rusical) Seven! We got some fantastic performances, some forgettable performances and....Gothy Kendoll!...
03.06.2024
Case File 039: The Mystery of Which Gay Intern Picked that Lip Sync Song (feat. Bucy)
In one of the most shocking eliminations of all time, we lost two-time challenge winner Plasma this week on RuPaul's Drag Race! With Kayla out of the country, I brought back OG Rigged Recap Co-Host and fellow Drag Duel judge...
03.04.2024
Case File 038: The Mystery of RuPaul's Disinterest in the Season
It's Snatch Game time on UK Vs the World, and yet another pretty flop of a challenge. But this episode does give us a shocking elimination, a cringefest moment with Gothy Kendoll, and an incredible Cruisin' runway! We'll break all...
02.27.2024
Case File 037: The Mystery of RunnerEye's Accent *NOT CLICKBAIT* !! (feat. RunnerEye)
It's Snatch Game time! And we're bringing on a very special guest to break down the chaos, a chaos goblin himself, RunnerEye! Good luck following the madness of this episode! We talk about the drama, the Snatch Game, the Dancing...
02.26.2024
Case File 036: The Mystery of WTF Drag Race World Was Supposed to Be
After last week's amazing ball episode, UK Vs the World 2 dips back into mediocre territory with a very confusing challenge, a tired runway, but with a VERY satisfying top 2. We'll break down some of the inconsistencies and unfair...
02.20.2024
Case File 035: The Mystery of Nymphia Wind's Disappearance
It's time for one last episode where Kayla and I fight as Megami's defense attourneys. This week is the Sound of Rusic rusical! Another absolute banger of an episode, Kayla and I break down the iconic flower runway, the performances...
02.19.2024
Case File 034: The Mystery of the UK Queens' Bad Strategy
It'a a double dose of Drag Race here on the Rigged Recap, as we cover both Season 16 AND now UK Vs the World 2! I'll be joined all season long with our international correspondant, BelakBoy! Today, Matthew and I...
02.14.2024
Case File 033: The Mystery of the Aqua Velvet Stretch Fabric
It's time for the second design challenge of the season, but this time with a twist! Kayla and I talk about the challenge, random shit like our ethnicities, continue being Megami's defensive attorneys, and more. As always, we'll be giving...
02.13.2024
Case File 032: The Mystery of Why You Never Trust a Fart
It'a a double dose of Drag Race here on the Rigged Recap, as we cover both Season 16 AND now UK Vs the World 2! I'll be joined all season long with our international correspondant, BelakBoy! Today, Matthew and I...
02.07.2024
Case File 031: The Mystery of Amanda's Robbery
It's girl group time (Kayla's favorite! ;)) and we were given three amazing performances this week! With a chaotic runway, drama the house down, a shocking elimination, and cries of robbery as well, there is a LOT to dive into...
01.31.2024
Case File 030: The Mystery of Who's Getting Janned
Liiiiive from our apartments, it's Kayla and Derek talking all things RDR Live! There's a lot to chat about this episode from multiple storylines set up, the random repeat challenge, the strange writing, and an ICONIC Cher runway! As always,...
01.23.2024
Case File 029: The Mystery of Nymphia's Spanish Diction (feat. Trisha Can)
It's the MUTHAA of all balls! And who better to join Kayla and I than a designer, seamstress, drag queen extraordinaire and Drag Duel top 4 contestant Trisha Can! We'll break down all 42 looks, talk about the Amanda vs...
01.16.2024
Case File 028: The Mystery of Plane Jane's Rise to Villainy (feat. BelakBoy)
It's Season 16's Double Premiere Part 2: Electric Boogaloo. Today Kayla and I are going to be breaking down the second premiere where we met the next 7 queens, and WOW is there a lot to discuss. From robberies, villain...
01.10.2024
Case File 027: The Mystery of the Malfunctioning Breastplates
A new season of Drag Race means The Rigged Recap is BACK! With a new co-host, YouTube's own KaylaSays, we're going to break down Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race all season long! Today, we're going to be breaking down...
12.14.2023
Case File 026: The Mystery of the Wonky Promo
The Rigged Recap is BACK! With a new co-host, YouTube's own KaylaSays, we're going to break down Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race all season long! Today, we're going to be breaking down the Meet the Queens, talk about the...
07.27.2023
Case File 025: The Mystery of MilkshakeGate (feat. KaylaSays)
The finale of All Stars 8 is FINALLY here, and some of the juiciest behind the scenes tea just leaked about it! Derek, The Drag Detective, and YouTube star and Twitter's worst enemy KaylaSays are here to break down all...
07.19.2023
Case File 024: The Mystery of the Soaking Clock (feat. Biblegirl)
The eliminated queens are all back and showing off their talent shows on All Stars 8, and Monica Beverly Hillz is here to become the meme queen of the season! Derek, The Drag Detective, and drag sensation Biblegirl are here...
07.13.2023
Case File 023: The Mystery of Why Drag Race Doesn't Have Kings Yet (feat. Shozy)
We're at our top 3 makeover episode of All Stars 8, and shockingly we went down to a final 2! Derek, The Drag Detective, and TikTok's backyars sensation, Shozy are here to talk about all of it! We'll dive into...
07.06.2023
Case File 022: The Mystery of Derek's Favorite Pokémon (feat. Zelda Vox)
We're in for another double dose of Drag Race recapping, starring two of the three hosts of the upcoming series, Drag Duel! Derek, The Drag Detective, and New Jersey's own Zelda Vox are here to talk about the newest episodes...
06.22.2023
Case File 021: The Mystery of Lil Miss Poundcake (feat. RunnerEye)
The two most chaotic Drag race YouTubers unite again for a podcast episode half about Drag Race and half about whatever random shit pops into our brains. Derek, The Drag Detective, and YouTube's own RunnerEye are here to talk about...
06.14.2023
Case File 020: The Mystery of Alexis' Horndog Edit (feat. Pixie Polite)
It's time to celebrate our favorite Joan/Joneses! Derek, The Drag Detective, and underrated icon of Drag Race UK4 Pixie Polite are here to talk about the newest episode of All Stars 8! We'll discuss both the Joan Rusical, Night of...
06.08.2023
Case File 019: The Mystery of What Kandy Really Said (feat. BelakBoy)
In a double episode spectacular, Derek, The Drag Detective, and TikTok's king of Drag Race content BelakBoy are going to talk about the last 2 episodes of All Stars 8! We'll discuss Darienne's robbery, the ASS The World Turns runways,...
06.01.2023
Case File 018: The Mystery of Kasha Davis' Strategy (feat. Bucy)
We bring it to you every ball! The dynamic duo is back! Derek, The Drag Detective, and Canada's most hateful queen Bucy! This week's maxi challenge was the supermarket ball, so who better to talk about creating looks than the...
05.18.2023
Case File 017: The Mystery of Mrs. Kasha Davis' Look
Coming to you LIVE from a Zoom Call, it's Derek, The Drag Detective, and Ben Rodell, British Icon! This week's maxi challenge was a SNL spoof, and on the runway the queens served Net Gala realness. With lots of talk...
05.17.2023
Case File 016: The Mystery of Kahanna's RuDemption
It's a brand new season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, baby! And here to solve all the mysteries and riggories is Derek, The Drag Detective, and his two best friends in the entire world Abby and Brendan! We're doing...
04.22.2023
Case File 015: The Mystery of if Sasha Colby Winning Was Ever in Doubt (feat. Bucy)
We've reached the end of Drag Race Season 15 already! And Derek, The Drag Detective, has brought on Canada's most hateful drag queen, Bucy on to dissect every moment! We'll discuss every look, the top 4's performances, that iconic final...
04.13.2023
Case File 014: The Mystery of Mistress Stealing the Reunion (feat. Drag Tea Served w/ Matt)
The reunion that has been hyped up since the very beginning of the season is finally here, and it was....overhyped to say the least. Derek, The Drag Detective, and Drag Race YouTuber Drag Tea Served with Matt are going to...
04.06.2023
Case File 013: The Mystery of How Sasha Turned Everyone into Lesbians (feat. Seddera Side)
We're at the very end of Season 15 now, and we go into the reunion and finale with another meh episode. Derek, The Drag Detective, and Drag Race twitter icon Seddera Side are going to sorta talk about the episode...
03.29.2023
Case File 012: The Mystery of The Mid Makeovers (feat. Ang Bee)
After one of the best Rusicals of all time last week, we move on to one of the most mid makeovers ever, and a very bland episode in general as our top 5 becomes a top 4. Derek, The Drag...
03.22.2023
Case File 011: The Mystery of Luxx's Stolen Coat (feat. Mira May)
In what fans voted the best episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ever, Season 15 is firing on all fronts in the newest Rusical episode, Wigloose. And Derek, The Drag Detective, and Calgary's Latina Diva, Mira May are going to break...
03.15.2023
Case File 010: The Mystery of Marcia's Missing Double Shantay (feat. Pressed Conference)
There weren't many laughs at Drag Race's Bubly Comedy Festival, and Derek, The Drag Detective, and the stars of acclaimed podcast Pressed Conference, Amanda and Nirupam are going figure out why. We'll break down the pairs and their comedy performances,...
03.09.2023
Case File 009: The Mystery of Mistress' Potential Throw (feat. Nick DiRamio)
There seems to be a lot of mysteries unfolding about the newest Darg Race episode from the queens themselves.... Who better to try and solve them than Derek, The Drag Detective, and YouTube's hilarious Nick DiRamio. We'll break down all...
03.01.2023
Case File 008: The Mystery of Spice's Disco Balls (feat. Twink Trash)
For Drag Race's 200th episode spectacular we're getting the Crystal Ball! And we have an amazing guest to help dissect every look... Derek, The Drag Detective, and drag artist and seamstress extraordinaire Twink Trash are going to break down all...
02.22.2023
Case File 007: The Mystery of How Much Anetra Got Paid Off (feat. MattyRants)
It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Sasha Colby in action! Anetra lip syncing the house DOWN! Spice...prancing around the stage. It's LaLaPaRuZa time baby, and Derek, The Drag Detective, and Drag Race Review Icon MattyRants are breaking it...
02.14.2023
Case File 006: The Mystery of What the Daytona Winds Writers Were Smoking (feat. RunnerEye)
The Daytona Winds got a reboot! This time, with much less farting, but much more chaos. Derek, The Drag Detective, and YouTuber RunnerEye break down the newest episode of Season 15 where the queens overact in the Daytona Winds 2....
02.10.2023
Case File 005: The Mystery of Why the Judges Hate Jax (feat. Dr. Jake)
It's time for the queens to take the stage and break a hip with one of the wildest girl group challenges we've seen. Derek, The Drag Detective, and Dr. Jake break down the newest episode of Season 15 where the...

What's The Rigged Recap about?

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The Rigged Recap episodes:

Case File 054: The Mystery of Shannel's Badge Envy

Case File 053: The Mystery of Plastique's Missing Lyrics

Case File 052: The Mystery of Who Even Likes this Season?

Case File 051: The Mystery of the IJBOL Cast (feat. YourFriendKevin)

Case File 050: The Mystery of Derek's Jorgeous Obsession

Case File 049: The Mystery of Sapphira's Fall

Case File 048: The Mystery of Megami's Monumental Redemption

Case File 047: The Mystery of Q's Final Reckoning

Case File 046: The Mystery of Marina's Road to AS10 (feat. Pressed Conference)

Case File 045: The Mystery of Morphine's Elf Slaughter

Case File 044: The Mystery of Scarlet's Mental Collapse

Case File 043: The Mystery of Q's Mental Collapse

Case File 042: The Mystery of Marina's Secret to Being Perfection

Case File 041: The Mystery of Too Many Bananas

Case File 040: The Mystery of RuPaul's Burning Hatred of Scarlet Envy

Case File 039: The Mystery of Which Gay Intern Picked that Lip Sync Song (feat. Bucy)

Case File 038: The Mystery of RuPaul's Disinterest in the Season

Case File 037: The Mystery of RunnerEye's Accent *NOT CLICKBAIT* !! (feat. RunnerEye)

Case File 036: The Mystery of WTF Drag Race World Was Supposed to Be

Case File 035: The Mystery of Nymphia Wind's Disappearance

Case File 034: The Mystery of the UK Queens' Bad Strategy

Case File 033: The Mystery of the Aqua Velvet Stretch Fabric

Case File 032: The Mystery of Why You Never Trust a Fart

Case File 031: The Mystery of Amanda's Robbery

Case File 030: The Mystery of Who's Getting Janned

Case File 029: The Mystery of Nymphia's Spanish Diction (feat. Trisha Can)

Case File 028: The Mystery of Plane Jane's Rise to Villainy (feat. BelakBoy)

Case File 027: The Mystery of the Malfunctioning Breastplates

Case File 026: The Mystery of the Wonky Promo

Case File 025: The Mystery of MilkshakeGate (feat. KaylaSays)

Case File 024: The Mystery of the Soaking Clock (feat. Biblegirl)

Case File 023: The Mystery of Why Drag Race Doesn't Have Kings Yet (feat. Shozy)

Case File 022: The Mystery of Derek's Favorite Pokémon (feat. Zelda Vox)

Case File 021: The Mystery of Lil Miss Poundcake (feat. RunnerEye)

Case File 020: The Mystery of Alexis' Horndog Edit (feat. Pixie Polite)

Case File 019: The Mystery of What Kandy Really Said (feat. BelakBoy)

Case File 018: The Mystery of Kasha Davis' Strategy (feat. Bucy)

Case File 017: The Mystery of Mrs. Kasha Davis' Look

Case File 016: The Mystery of Kahanna's RuDemption

Case File 015: The Mystery of if Sasha Colby Winning Was Ever in Doubt (feat. Bucy)

Case File 014: The Mystery of Mistress Stealing the Reunion (feat. Drag Tea Served w/ Matt)

Case File 013: The Mystery of How Sasha Turned Everyone into Lesbians (feat. Seddera Side)

Case File 012: The Mystery of The Mid Makeovers (feat. Ang Bee)

Case File 011: The Mystery of Luxx's Stolen Coat (feat. Mira May)

Case File 010: The Mystery of Marcia's Missing Double Shantay (feat. Pressed Conference)

Case File 009: The Mystery of Mistress' Potential Throw (feat. Nick DiRamio)

Case File 008: The Mystery of Spice's Disco Balls (feat. Twink Trash)

Case File 007: The Mystery of How Much Anetra Got Paid Off (feat. MattyRants)

Case File 006: The Mystery of What the Daytona Winds Writers Were Smoking (feat. RunnerEye)

Case File 005: The Mystery of Why the Judges Hate Jax (feat. Dr. Jake)

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