For this Coffee Break, I’m joined by Tre Crawford aka MXBHVN—a queer Baltimore-based artist, drag performer, and the mastermind behind The Gay Agenda, LLC. I’m totally obsessed with his work (seriously, I own like 10 of his ceramic mugs and candles because they’re everything), and today we’re diving into some messy, wild stories only two Baltimore Drag queens could tell.

We kick things off with a juicy spill about a hater who came for my Paranormal Realm art exhibition (spoiler alert: they couldn’t handle it). Then we get into Tre’s roots in Havre de Grace, MD, surviving life as a queer person in a conservative small town in the late 2000s (we both are from Havre de Grace), how he built The Gay Agenda, LLC, and what it’s really like playing and creating in the fabulous world of Baltimore drag. From Grand Central tales to battle scars we got from our art, Tre is all about pushing limits for drag, and we’re going there.

And, in true Zenobia Darling fashion, I made Tre watch my art film #RockStarLife: The Art of Drag, shot in Havre de Grace during the July 2023 drag show at The State Theater. You know I had to get his unfiltered thoughts, and trust—I'm spilling some never-before-heard behind-the-scenes tea from filming.

Then, because we’re both John Waters stans, we dive into why Female Trouble is the ultimate John Waters masterpiece and why Waters himself is the OG punk queen of cinema, still inspiring us Baltimore drag queens to this day.

We wrap things up with some witchcraft, art, drag, skincare (straight guys, take notes), DL guys on Grindr in Havre de Grace, and queer magic talk. Plus, we dish on why Drag Race and Dragula are sleeping on Baltimore’s drag scene, even though Dragula is literally inspired by it. Oh, and what it really means to start an LLC in Maryland and why you should be supporting queer artists.

So grab a Gay Agenda mug, pour that coffee (or something stronger), and let’s get messy. ☕💅💥🔥

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"Tre and Wendy"

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Recorded in my new podcasting studio, Denise Richards returns to reality TV  with her new Peacock show and I had to sprint to the mic for this unhinged Espresso Shot episode breaking it all down. 

But first—Naked Attraction on HBO Max. Full-frontal, no blurs, just people picking dates based on genitals. Unhinged. Addictive. Peak television.

Now, back to Denise f*cking Richards. She’s giving full Anna Nicole Smith energy—sorta trailor park with money, chaotic, and absolutely watchable. Surviving Charlie Sheen and RHOBH was just training for this Peacock mess, and her family drama is five-star:
💰 One daughter is an OnlyFans baddie.
🙏 The other is a Jesus influencer.
👽 Her husband, Aaron, is a conspiracy bro with a big dick (allegedly).
🕊️ The recovering addict cousin peacemaker? Lowkey the MVP.

Plus a thirsty cameo from Tori Spelling that I just had to sink my comedy teeth into. 

And because the Bravo multiverse never sleeps… Denise’s daughters try to squash their feud at Neptune’s Net—yes, the same spot where Jax and Brittany got engaged in Vanderpump Rules Season 7. The ghosts of bad decisions haunt those picnic tables. Also during the end, I give my thoughts on Jax's recent confession that he is sober from cocaine. 

So grab a cocktail, a cigarette, and let’s break it all down. ☕🔥💅🚨

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LITTLE MONSTERS... Mayhem has landed, and I had no choice but to drop everything, run to the mic, and live-react to every track like my life depended on it.  It’s only been 15 hours, but I have thoughts—some euphoric, some unhinged, and all Little Monster hot mess!!! 

Did Gaga just redefine pop with Perfect Celebrity?  Is Shadow of a Man giving us the raw, soul-baring Fame Monster energy we live for?  After Chromatica changed my life and drag career back in 2020, does this new album follow in those footsteps?  Am I living for it and finding my Highway Unicorn, or is it a major flop? You’ll have to listen to find out. 

And because the Mother Mother works in mysterious, messy ways, my old friend Dylan called mid-recording, so we get a surprise cameo with his take on Mayhem, plus some piping-hot RHOBH, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley tea. 

I also spill about my first week in the salon with my new job—because I am beginning to be in my Hair era.  And since I took two weeks off from the podcast, I had to come back louder, gayer, and more dramatic than ever. 🏳️‍🌈⚡

So buckle up, little monsters, and let’s get into the Mayhem as this drag superstar has many thoughts. 

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"Fame Gaga"

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Recorded on the most gag-worthy day of the year—Valentine’s Day (ugh) 💔—I kick things off with a fiery rant about this capitalist fever dream of a holiday, my Diddy doc binge, and my annual tradition of hating the Super Bowl. Because let’s be real—after Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and his feud with corny AF Drake, I miss Wendy Williams coming in live from New York, spilling the real tea, and breaking it all down in her iconic, unfiltered style. And speaking of Miss Wendy…

I dive headfirst into TMZ’s latest spectacle, Saving Wendy Williams (dropped 2/12/2025), and honey, I have thoughts. I throw some well-earned shade at Harvey Levin—because let’s be real, TMZ plays the media game with some veryinteresting connections to the White House—but I’ll give credit where it’s due: this doc actually sheds light on Wendy’s devastating situation.

I also break down Kathy Griffin’s legendary war with TMZ post-Trump photo scandal and connect it all to Wendy’s heartbreaking saga. Plus, rewatching Where Is Wendy Williams? after this new doc? Oh, it hits different—like an old-school episode of Intervention—and I spill my theories on what’s really going on with our purple chair queen.

And of course, we can’t talk Wendy without mentioning Britney Spears and the conservatorship mess, because history loves to repeat itself—especially when it comes to powerful women getting trapped in dark-sided guardianships. 😤 But more importantly, I share my hopes for Wendy, because let’s be honest—the world is boring without her in it.

And in between all this chaos? I drop some major life news (yes, it’s big), and I’m taking the next two weeks off from the pod—when I return, it’ll be from my brand new podcast studio. So grab your coffee, throw on something dramatic, and let’s get into it.

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"#FREEWENDYWILLIAMS"

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In this supersized second half of our coffee-fueled pop culture deep dive with Evita, we’re serving up some spicy tea, Wendy Williams-style. 🎤🔥 Recorded on January 16, 2025 — the same day Wendy called into The Breakfast Club — we break down her iconic moments and shade, especially her fearless takedown of pop culture’s darkest secrets. From Bill Cosby to R. Kelly and Diddy, Wendy was always right about the scandals everyone else was too scared to touch. 

We dive into Wendy's unapologetic truth-telling from her radio days and explore the broken system surrounding her conservatorship, comparing it to Britney Spears' battle for freedom.  Plus, we revisit her unforgettable interviews with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, cementing her status as the ultimate entertainment journalist. 🎙️✨

Then, we dive into the chaotic "Whore Economy" of LA and some hot pop culture gossip — from Amanda Bynes and Demi Lovato to Jay Z and Rihanna. We end it all with a deep cut on Oprah’s messy drama in South Africa and missing her unhinged moments, like the time Barbara Streisand painted one of her mics white in a wild early 2000s interview you can find here, narrative by Queen Kathy Griffin. 

This episode is pure pop culture madness, a rollercoaster of gossip, empowerment, and everything that makes Wendy Williams the queen of chaos. 👑💄

Disclaimer: Punk-fueled, caffeine-induced gossip. Don’t take us too seriously — except our undying love for Wendy Williams and the chaos she reigns over. 😈☕️

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🔥 Brace yourselves, darlings—this two-part Coffee Break is pure pop culture intellectual chaos. I’m joined by the fabulous Evita, whose life story is a globe-trotting masterpiece: born in Nigeria, raised in Johannesburg, and now thriving in Baltimore. We talked for three straight hours, so here’s Part 1 of our supersized, caffeine-fueled convo.

We kick off heavy: dissecting the ugly truths about Apartheid (it’s not over, kids—Google it or book your trip), the eerie similarities between Baltimore and Johannesburg (creative brilliance with a side of systemic nonsense), and the messy, manipulative media machine (looking at you, CNN and The View). Nancy Pelosi makes a cameo, and we unpack the brewing Real Housewives-style feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Then, we shift gears into full-on pop culture madness:
👑 Martha Stewart is crowned queen.
🕳️ Naomi Campbell’s scandal-filled rabbit hole is dark and impossible to look away from.
💥 Her iconic feud with Tyra Banks gets the roasting it deserves (Tyra’s talk show? Unhinged).
📸 America’s Next Top Model is problematic, chaotic, and endlessly meme-worthy.
🍵 We spill tea on Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B and Nicki vs. Mariah Carey.
👋 Oprah? We’re over her. Monique? We’re stanning.

And just when you think it can’t get juicier, we wrap with a deep dive into the Real Housewives of Johannesburg and Real Housewives of Lagos: Christall Kay’s theatrics, Evodia and Mercy’s iconic mother-daughter tag team, and the pure chaos of Jozi’s first season—arguably one of the best in the Housewives universe.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is punk-fueled, caffeine-induced gossip. Don’t take us too seriously—except when we’re worshipping Whitney Houston, Martha Stewart, and chaotic 2000s reality TV gold.

Grab your coffee, throw on some glitter, and join us for the ultimate laugh-filled ride. Part 2 drops next week—prepare yourself.

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In this wild and hilarious, heavily redacted episode 19 of season two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m joined by the legendary Cathy Till for a post-Spooky Season catch-up! 🎃👻 We dive deep into the high-class vintage vibes of the Playboy Club and revisit the scandalous, yet glamorous, legacy of Blaze Starr.

Cathy spills behind-the-scenes tea from shooting Ethereal Anarchy, shares the scoop on the suburbanization of Canton in Baltimore, and takes us on a journey through her 1980s Pat Benatar and Blondie-inspired fashion style. 🕸️ Oh, and we can’t forget our vent session about humanity—because nothing soothes the soul like ranting about Comcast and family drama while playing The Sims and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to vent the anger. 💀🎮

Of course, there’s more drama to unpack! From Queer as Folk and Homicide: Life on the Street to The Wire and the Sarah Jessica Parker/Kim Cattrall feud on And Just Like That, we cover it all—including our love for Mob Wives 🍂. Plus, you KNOW we couldn’t skip a Zak Bagans update—because, duh, ghosts. 🕷️👀

🎧 Tune in now for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred chat about pop culture, paranormal shenanigans, and all things Baltimore—complete with a side of rat birth control. 🖤🐀

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"Blaze Starr Goes Ghost Hunting"

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It’s Inauguration Day 2025... or, as I call it, The Real Housewives of the Oval Office just kicked off a new season—and darling, I’m roasting the hell out of this circus to keep warm on this frigid January night. ☕🔥

In this special espresso shot, I dive into the Real Housewives-level drama of our political elites—each one more absurd than the last. With Trump bringing his usual farcical absurdity, Biden being a basic boomer, JD Vance being oddly normal and boring, and Kamala and Hillary still stuck in Hell, it’s clear: this isn’t politics—it’s performance art, and I’m here to roast it. 🎭✨

As a stand-up comic, I can't resist turning this freakshow into comedy gold. It’s equal parts Democrat and Republican roasting, because let’s face it—they’re both sides of the same trashy, elitist coin making the hellscape that is America. I’ll also dish on Kathy Griffin’s A Hell of a Story special and the Trump photo scandal fallout. Plus, comics are the true philosophers of our time, and Trump channels that Ramona Singer energy from RHONY that we secretly love to laugh at. 😏

We break down the Democrats forced to suffer through the day like they’re stuck in a reunion show from hell, while Trump waltzes in like Kristen Doute—no shame, just defending his truth. These people are ridiculous characters, and we're roasting them like the reality stars they are. 🍿

But don’t worry—I wrap up with some good vibes and what I want from Trump’s next term: UFO/UAP and JFK disclosures, 5 AM rage tweets, and more bad spray tans, please. If we’ve gotta endure this next term, let’s make this chaotic political reality show as fabulously ridiculous as a good Real Housewives episode. 💅✨

As always, I’m a stand-up comic and drag superstar—take it all with humor. If you can’t handle the shade, light up and don’t listen.

Grab your coffee, throw on some glitter, and let’s roast! ✨

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" Queen Kathy Griffin"

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In this electric episode of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I beam down to chat with the incredible Nick and Rich of Studio 5 Baltimore, the photographers who are making waves in the world of drag and performance art photography. We first crossed paths in 2022 at a stand-up gig at Area 405, and since then, I've had the honor of featuring their groundbreaking work in both The Art of Drag and The Paranormal Realm: Beyond the Lore exhibitions.

We dive into what makes Baltimore the ultimate destination for drag and queer artistry, shining a spotlight on local legends like Alastor, Baby, Sorority Heights, Dee Dee Dereon, and Venus Fastrada. Nick and Rich open up about their creative process, their passion for capturing the raw, untamed energy of drag performers, and their journey as Maryland-based artists. We also chat about John Waters and his iconic film Female Trouble, along with the influence of Lady Gaga, Madonna, and pre-Drag Race drag. 

🎥 Looking to elevate your own performance or project? Book a photo session with Studio 5 Baltimore, where they bring your vision to life with unmatched expertise and artistry. Studio 5 Baltimore

This episode is an exploration of the artistry, energy, and passion that make Baltimore’s drag scene one of the most vibrant and influential in the world. 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired.

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In this caffeine-fueled New Year’s espresso shot of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m kicking off 2025 way too caffeinated for a no-holds-barred roast of pop culture’s New Years chaos.

First, Whitney Cummings delivers a savage takedown of CNN live on their own network, and I’m here for every glorious second. Then, I dive into Real Housewives of Potomac with a live reaction to Karen Huger’s DUI police body cam footage—The Grand Dame serves up drama that’s equal parts reality TV and true crime.

I also take aim at the dullest duo on television: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Andy’s the boring king of Bravo, and Anderson? Well, he’s just a basic rich gay with zero edge. It’s time to call out the train wreck, and I’ve got plenty to say.

Next up, I’m breaking down Paige and Craig’s breakup (Summer House meets Southern Charm implosion), and why it was as predictable as a Bravo storyline.

To wrap it all up, I dive into the absurdity of Midwestern Safety YouTube—train wrecks, chaotic commentary, and a slice of Americana that’s somehow too real for comfort.

This episode serves up sharp humor, raw takes, and plenty of caffeine—grab your cup and tune in for the New Year’s roast you didn’t know you needed. 🎧 Listen now! ☕🔥

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