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This week, Donnie is joined by Mariah Barnett to talk all things Baddies and Zeus!

But beyond the fights, the drama, and the viral moments, this episode dives into the bigger conversation happening online: Are shows like Baddies, Bad Boys, and Joseline's Cabaret harmful for viewers? Do they reinforce stereotypes about Black women and Black culture, or is that an unfair expectation to place on reality TV?

Does knowing the discourse around these shows change how we watch them, or are we still tuning in regardless?

Is there a right answer? 

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Better late than never.

Now that the dust has settled, the drama has subsided, and the fire-making challenge has been spoiled by Jeff Probst, we're finally here with our Survivor 50 finale recap.

Donnie and Mikhail look back on Survivor 50 as a whole. We break down the final episode, the biggest moments of the season, the post-season drama, and our experience at the Brice and Wen Survivor 50 Finale Party in New York, including some live podcast interviews with fellow Survivor fans.

Plus, we hand out our Survivor 50 Superlatives, including Best Player, Favorite Character, Biggest Blindside, Most Chaotic Player, Legacy Boost, Automatic Returnee, and more.

Did the jury get it right?! Was the jury bitter and was Jonathan robbed?

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In this episode, Donnie sits down with Broadway performer Tamar Greene, who he first saw on stage as George Washington in Hamilton back in 2018. What started with a stage door photo years ago has come full circle in a conversation about theater, representation, and the power of storytelling.

Tamar shares his journey from studying opera to finding his home in musical theater, the years of auditions that led him to Hamilton, and his recent run as the longest-running George Washington in Broadway history. Together, they discuss how casting choices can shift a show's narrative, why authentic representation matters, and how Black performers are helping redefine who gets to tell YOUR story.

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In this crossover episode, UrTypical Podcast joins forces with Jake Muñoz from the Poison Touch Podcast for Gay Advice, where we react to wild Reddit dating stories and give the advice nobody asked for. From messy relationships and hookup culture to online dating, mental health, and queer chaos, nothing is off limits.

DISCLAIMER: We are not experts. We’re just two gays with Wi-Fi who’ve been around the block a time or two. Take our advice at your own risk. 😉

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Donnie and Mikhail are back breaking down Survivor 50 Episodes 11 & 12.

SPOILER ALERT!

We are officially in mourning over Cirie's Wizard of Oz alliance 😭

Episode 11 gives us the split Tribal twist, Emily throws a Hail Mary, and OZZY LEAVES WITH AN IDOL IN HIS POCKET?!?!?!

Then in Episode 12... Devens finally runs out of lives, Cirie’s threat level becomes impossible to ignore, and just like that... we're down to FIVE.

With the finale around the corner... who actually has the clearest path to the $2 million? 👀

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Ballroom. Broadway. Cats.

This week we’re joined by Cooper Howell, the Associate Director behind one of Broadway’s hottest and most talked-about shows right now: Cats: The Jellicle Ball.

We get into Cooper’s journey from performer to director, what it really takes to bring a Broadway production to life, and how Cats: The Jellicle Ball transformed into one of the most exciting experiences currently on Broadway. We also talk about building collaborative creative spaces and why shows like Cats are about so much more than spectacle. They’re about community, identity, self-expression, resilience and joy all at once.

From voguing and runway to queer artistry and theatrical chaos in the best way possible, this ballroom-inspired reimagining of Cats is unlike anything audiences are expecting. Cooper shares what it’s been like helping shape the show from its earliest workshops to its current Broadway run, what it means to honor ballroom culture authentically onstage, and why audiences have connected so deeply with this version of Cats.

OH and did I mention Cats: The Jellicle Ball is nominated for NINE Tony Awards 👀 including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, and Best Orchestrations.

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Meli is BACK to kick off our review of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11. 💅👑

Donnie and Meli are meeting the queens of each bracket, judging the promo looks, talking reputations, and making probably-too-early predictions for the season ahead. 😂

Who’s giving finalist energy already? Which queens have the most to prove? And who are WE rooting for?? We break down the cast, the looks, and everything else as the season unfolds.

We can’t wait to see how THIS turns out. 👀

And disclaimer: we are not drag queens 😂 These are just our opinions, and we couldn’t do drag half as well as anyone on this cast on their worst day.

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New episode out now!!!

Are we officially in a Rick Devens Renaissance!!??? 🔥

Donnie and Mikhail are back breaking down Survivor 50 Episodes 9 and 10.

Episode 9 gives us the Jimmy Fallon twist, with a Christian casualty (he had to vote against himself???)

Then Episode 10....THE COIN FLIP!!!! Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage.
Rick Devens bets it all on a 50/50 shot for safety, an idol, and doubling the prize to 2 million, and HE DOES!!

When Survivor is good, it is GOOD. 🏝️

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In this in-depth interview, Alex Scheurell discusses the Wisconsin Diversity Study, the state of diversity in Milwaukee theater, and the importance of genuine representation and action. The study has been widely discussed by theaters and actors around Milwaukee and surrounding areas, sparking important conversations across the community. What is the intent? Where is the data coming from? What are some actionable steps for meaningful change? Alex and Donnie discuss it all.

Resources from the episode available below:

RESOURCES

• Wisconsin Diversity Generals Facebook
• Wisconsin Diversity Generals Instagram
• Asian Opera Alliance Study
• Chicago Theatre SOOOOOO White, Still: Part 1
• Chicago Theatre SOOOOOO White, Still: Part 2

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THE FAKE IDOL CAME OUT TO PLAY!!!!!!!!!! 🤯🔥 And a twist we might actually need to keep around 👀

Donnie and Mikhail are breaking down Survivor 50 Episode 8, where the “double duos” twist had everyone scrambling, second-guessing, and realizing real quick… your partner might just be your downfall 💀

Love it or hate it, this twist shook the game UP — forcing new dynamics, exposing cracks in alliances, and giving us some top-tier chaos.

And of course, Cirie once again reminds us why she’s THAT player, delivering a moment that could have completely changed the direction of the vote.

It’s a pivotal round with major implications for the rest of the season… and yeah, we’re unpacking ALL of it.

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