The Shade Of It All: A Rucast Podrace for RuPaul's Drag Race

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READERS, it's our longest episode ever but I promise it's for all the right reasons - Kyle's joined at the Shade Table with Ben and Tom McDonald of bookseller fame to wax poetic about the greatest all-around performer of our time, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter. We do a deep dive from the Destiny's Child days through the first 4 albums of her solo career, and of course talk about the *experience* Kyle and Ben had at the Renaissance World Tour. (We also spend time at the top talking about astrology, working at bookstores and some of Kyle and Tom's memorable celebrity encounters.) Break up the listen of the episode but don't break your soul - it's a fun listen that'll have you jumpin jumpin for our follow up (when we'll talk about self-titled and beyond in more depth).

Happy Zaddy's Day, READERS! One of the longest episodes of The Shade Of It All to date is here for all of the best reasons: via satellite call from Lebanon, the humble, honest, humongously talented, handsome and hot Haaz Sleiman joins (a VERY geeked and internally fanboying) Kyle at the Shade Table! Adorable nieces and brief internet outages were no match for a full-range conversation, discussing Haaz's introduction to acting, the other actors whose work inspires him, which of his roles led to him owning a custom $1k human hair wig, and being named a Daddy by Queerty for Father's Day this year. We also kiki quite a bit about Drag Race (and lightly spoil episodes 5-7 of All Stars 8, for the record). Which crowned queen did Haaz work with and encourage to go on the show? How many seasons of Drag Race and the numerous spinoffs has he seen? What type of queen would he be if he performed regularly? (Hint: there may be a reason Haaz asked what age range our audience is.) ;) Truly, we're honored to have had the time with him, and hope you enjoy the episode and if you aren't already, familiarize yourself with Haaz's work as his star continues to shine brighter!

(Kyditor's note: Moving On is now available on streaming, as is Breaking Fast which everyone should see!)

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Well another episode happened readers! Kyle and Ben play around with some new sound effects, share some thoughts on old school drag, new drag television (hiiiiiieeeeee, Drag Me To Dinner) and begrudgingly relive their thoughts on Episode 4 of All Stars 8, "Screen Queens". (music: bensound.com)

Kyle and Keith return to the Shade Table with several many cups and opinions. Some discussion points include the Dead Puppies dirge from Kyle's acting days, the show's current Production Problem, Tears of the Kingdom, Don't Attack My Sisters, mismatched kitty bibs, internet Qawk therapy, and ALL OF THE FEELINGS about the "skits" and "designs" from Episodes 2 & 3 of All Stars 8. How many drinks might we need to get through the rest of this season? #HeidiWasRobbed (music: bensound.com)

We're back back back back back back back back again, READERS! For the premiere of the 8th(!) All Stars season, it's family as Kyle has Katie and Sharron at an IRL Shade Table to talk egg whites in a bag, Katie's jet setting ways, Sharron's fascination with artifice, deeply offensive velvets and our thoughts on the opening episode (and twist!) of All Stars 8, "The Fame Games". Cashews is back on our screens! (music: bensound.com)

👎︎❒︎♋︎♑︎ ✋︎⬧︎ ☠︎□︎⧫︎ ✌︎ 👍︎❒︎♓︎❍︎♏︎, readers! Helping to sum up the first full MTV season, Kyle is joined by recurring Shade Table fixture Keith Avery to talk about the fashions, the interviews, the performances, the injuries, the tantrums and the definitely not at all expected outcome of the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15! We also chat about what this means in this moment, what it means for the future of the franchise, and give some flowers to our stars of the season, all while laughing far more than we have any right to. Are you satisfied with the outcome readers? And do you have any opinions on what season we should cover next, since the Drag Race machine is running full steam ahead? (Just 3.5 weeks until All Stars 8! 🤯) (music: bensound.com)

READERS, be amazed by the ample artistic Aries awesomeness as Kyle is joined at the (birthday!) Shade Table for the 3rd time this season by his fellow birthmonth sister, Andrilisa! (Andrili is April 3rd and Kyle April 13th - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!) While they do share their fleeting thoughts on the music video, final runway presentations and lipsync of "Blame It On The Edit" as well as the snap impressions of the reunion lewks, please also relish the incredibly helpful advice for creatives, understand the purpose of well-placed critiques and how they can influence you, as well as the word in the Spanish spelling bee that cost Andrilisa the regional title (as well as the word that also tripped up Kyle on his spelling bee championship journey). It's the home stretch to the Season 15 finale - which queen will be the first main season queen to bank over $200,000?! (music: bensound.com)

Readers, please welcome to the stage: Miss Husky Timbre! (Sidebar: Why is that pronounced "tam-berr?) Two red hot redhead teachers - Ben and Holland - join Kyle at both the physical and virtual Shade Table. We discuss our teachers' favorite grades to teach, our thoughts on the current state of education, signature challenges from the show's history, guests doing and giving absolutely nothing in the mini challenge, and the varying results of this season's makeover on their charges: a group of teachers! Who's makeover was your favorite? Are we heading into the home stretch with your favorite final 4? And of course: have you finally LET LOOSE? (music: bensound.com)

It's time to WIG LOOSE, WE SAID WIG LOO-OOSE! Pregnant star of stage and screen Holland Hamilton joins a congested Kyle at the virtual Shade Table to discuss self love, picking roles in musicals (or having them picked for you), the mover call, effervescent fashion language, and the performances of this season's Rusical, "Wigloose!" Which part would you have jockeyed for? Was this your favorite Rusical in the show's history? Most importantly: did anyone truly WIG LOOSE?! (music: bensound.com)

READERS! Our episode is as timely as the references of this season's "comedy" challenge 😩 Kyle is joined by longtime friend of the pod Calvin S. Cato to talk about Ohio, White Nonsense TV Shows (and their actually enjoyable counterparts), how many titties is a superior number of titties, dated pop culture references, ideal show lineup placements, an underwhelming performance challenge and a top 15 all time lip sync performance, along with a slew of other thoughts on Season 15, Episode 11: Two Queens, One Joke. 🎭 (music: bensound.com)