THYRST

THYRST

By Aneal JoshuaTV & Film
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THYRST episodes

  • Beaux & Dick: Power Couple, Cameras & Confidence

    Shot on vacation in Palm Springs at the beautiful Casa Oliver, Aneal sits down with Beaux Matthews & Dick Dawson.

    From nine years together to building one of the most recognizable duo brands in the OF era, they open up about sobriety journeys, AA misconceptions, spiritual awakenings, public perception, and what it really takes to survive as a long-term gay couple online. They talk arguments vs. aftercare, hot vs. rich, therapy vs. tequila, the psychology of porn, content house chaos, and why scheduled sex gives one of them anxiety.

    Plus: chihuahuas crash the set, a 33-Second Tantrum about insecure trolls, investing your drug money instead of snorting it, Renaissance on repeat, why the gay community needs to lighten up, and the real difference between confidence and self-esteem.

    Raw, reflective, and unexpectedly endearing.

    30 min
  • Ty Talley: From Ugly Boy to Hating Boys

    Aneal continues the new creator spotlight series with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with LA’s Mister model and self-proclaimed workhorse, Ty Talley.

    From growing up feeling “ugly” in Ohio to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in queer nightlife marketing, Thai opens up about glow-ups, confidence mantras, and building a career in LA during COVID. They talk about being married to ambition instead of men, staying disciplined in a city built on distraction, attachment styles, confrontation, and why he doesn’t leave the house unless he’s getting paid.

    Plus: rapid-fire “this or that,” open relationship hot takes, roster theory, Wendy Williams as a career blueprint, Drag Race deep dives (Discord Addams supremacy), and a THYRST Tantrum about flight attendants with BBLs blocking the aisle.

    This episode leans into independence, hustle, and self-concept, what it actually takes to stay focused, build stability, and protect your peace while chasing visibility in the modern gay internet.

    Sharp, chaotic, and surprisingly introspective.

    The THYRST is real.

    27 min
  • Joey Mills on Dating, Desire & Digital Fame

    Aneal kicks off a new series spotlighting fellow gay creators with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with iconic and creator Joey Mills.

    From starting in studio at 18 to navigating open relationships, online criticism, industry negotiations, and the evolution of gay content creation, Joey opens up about what it really takes to build longevity in a space that’s constantly changing. They talk dating across cities, situationships that won’t die, social media clapbacks, queer community discourse, and the reality of turning visibility into income.

    Plus: a chaotic Vegas story, a rapid-fire “this or that,” heated takes on creator culture, a 33-Second Tantrum about Uber Eats scams, and why aiming higher in contract negotiations might change your life.

    This episode marks a shift — less reality TV recap, more real conversations with queer creators about dating, business, identity, and survival in the modern gay internet.

    Raw, funny, and unexpectedly thoughtful.

    The THYRST is real.

    30 min
  • Dulce & Carnal Boys: Smith, Dean & Jax

    We kick things off with an exclusive post-elimination interview with Dulce the Explorer, the self-proclaimed big body baddie and one of the most talked-about queens from Canada’s Drag Race. Dulce opens up about standing in her power, clapping back when it counts, navigating tension with her castmates, and what really went down behind the scenes. From runway rankings and confessional assassins to her favourite Drag Race winners and the realities of coming up as a drag artist outside major cities, nothing is off-limits.

    Then, we turn the heat all the way up at the Carnal House with creators Jax, Dean, and Smith for a wildly honest group chat. We get into red flags vs. green flags, dating dynamics, boundaries, sex, relationships, and the very gay chaos of navigating desire in 2024. Expect unfiltered opinions, hilarious confessions, and conversations you definitely wouldn’t hear at brunch.

    If you love Canada’s Drag Race, gay pop culture, messy debates, and unapologetically queer conversations, this episode is for you.

    Hit follow, drop a review, and remember — the THYRST is real.

    46 min
  • Hazel & Carnal Boys: Marcus, Sean + TD

    SYSTER, I am tired. After another shocking elimination on Canada’s Drag Race Season 6, Aneal Joshua sits down with Hazel, the Vancouver it-girl and pre-season hype queen everyone thought was top four. Hazel opens up about her Drag Race journey, her lip sync showdown with PM, the strategy shaking up the season, and how it really feels watching the edit back. She also weighs in on Canada’s Drag Race winners, ranks the runways, and plays a few chaotic THYRST games along the way.

    Then, we head back to the Carnal House with creators TD, Marcus, and Sean for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation about dating, desire, and modern gay relationships. From red flags vs. green flags to playlists after the first date, location sharing, thirst traps, PDA, and the wildest places they’ve had sex, nothing is off limits.

    If you love Canada’s Drag Race, gay podcasts, queer culture, and honest conversations that go way deeper than the edit, this episode is for you.
    Hit subscribe, leave a nice review, and remember

    the THYRST is real.

    46 min
  • Star Doll & Carnal Boys: LeGrand Wolf, Felipe & Rocky

    The THYRST is real, and this week we’re serving another double feature.

    First up, Aneal breaks down the Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 drama with Stardoll, the second queen eliminated from the competition. They talk about that shocking Golden Beaver play, how strategy is changing the game, and what it felt like to leave in one of the most chaotic episodes of the franchise. Star Doll also ranks her favourite Canada’s Drag Race winner, picks her top Katseye member, and shares what’s next for her music, drag, and TV career.

    Then we turn the temperature all the way up at the Carnal House with performers Felipe, LeGrand Wolf, and Rocky. The guys dive into red flags and green flags in relationships, boundaries, PDA, locations, playlists, lube on the nightstand, and what it means to be desired as both a real person and a fantasy. They also shout out their drag icons, queer role models, older queer generations, and drop the kind of messy–but–wise love and life advice only they can.

    Grab a drink, get hydrated, and get ready to quench your THYRST. 💦

    1 hr 5 min
  • Paolo Perfeccion & Carnal Boys: Cody, Andrew & Q

    This week, Aneal sits down with Canada’s Drag Race Season 6’s first-out queen, the Pork Chop of the season herself, Paolo Perfeccion. We talk shock eliminations, Golden Beaver what-ifs, and that iconic in-the-shadows runway. Paolo blind-ranks her cast sisters on who would get her last dollar in the club, and lets us into her fashion brain — from trash-bag couture to Bible-core muses like Jesus, Mary and Judas. We also pull a tarot card together, get into what’s next (music, traveling, modeling), and why the real race starts after Drag Race.

    Then we jump to Las Vegas at the Carnal House, where Aneal is joined by three of the hottest creators on your screen: Cody, Andrew (Indiana Twunk) and Q. Things get delightfully unhinged as they play Red Flag / Green Flag and Would You Rather for gay relationships today: exes as besties, PDA in public, thirst traps, locations, playlists, and long-distance vs dream jobs. They swap wild dating stories, talk boundaries, share the emojis that best describe their sex lives, shout out their queer role models, and drop the kind of chaotic, honest advice only h*rny, self-aware men can.

    Hit follow, leave a cute review (only if it’s nice), and remember: the THYRST is real. 💦

    44 min
  • John Michael talks Slayers: Wheel of Fate

    On this episode of THYRST, Aneal Joshua sits down with Big Brother Canada alum John Michael for one of his most candid, unfiltered interviews yet. From going home first on BBCAN to making a full redemption arc on Slayers: Wheel of Fate hosted by Tiffany Pollard, JM opens up about strategy, identity, and what it feels like to finally have the world see the real him.

    They dive into queer dynamics in game shows, the chaos and brilliance of Tiffany “New York” Pollard. The boys chat showmances, blowouts, body standards, interracial relationships, and the unexpected pressure of being a queer fan-favorite. JM also gives behind-the-scenes tea on casting, the moment he knew he had to cut his showmance partner, and how this new chapter of his life is reshaping his priorities.

    It’s funny, heartfelt, messy, honest, and very, very gay.

    Hit play, stay pressed, and remember: the THYRST is real.

    33 min
  • DRAG AND RED FLAGS W/ TIFFANY ANN CO. & MINHI WANG

    Drama, drag and red flags! We're back with Minhi Wang and first timer to the THYRSTY BOYS, TIffany Ann Co! We cover everything from dating disasters and boyfriend dealbreakers to reality TV chaos, the current season of Drag Race UK and Slaysian Royale predictions (who was your winner pick?)Tiffany spills on her past toxic relationships, Minhi reveals her “funny” way of rating men, and we debate whether not showering after the gym should be an instant block 🚿💔Like, comment, subscribe and comment a question you want me to ask our next guest!

    48 min
  • The Girlfriend Experience: The Uncensored Interview

    We're back with an extra special guest - she's someone I've loved watching perform years before her time on Canada's Drag Race, the STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, she's literally GLOWING - The Girlfriend Experience! In this interview we cover everything from relationships and dating to drag race stardom, trans rights, and unsolicited DMs. You’ll hear about:💸 Who should pay on a date (and why she “did the work”)🔥 Which Canadian city has the hottest men? 🚶 The car-side-walk test: does your man pass?👑 Behind the scenes of Canada’s Drag Race and what’s next for her career✨ Plus: age gaps, open vs closed relationships, and the ultimate blind ranking of worst first datesIt's The TRUE Girlfriend Experience.Like, comment, subscribe and let me know who I should interview next!

    45 min

About THYRST

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THYRST is the gay Canadian reality TV podcast creating the conversations everyone’s too scared to start. From deep dives into Canada’s wildest reality moments to brutally honest chats with queens,…

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