Craig & Friends
By Craig And Friends
Craig & FriendsApr 07, 2022
250: Michael Vegas!
Adult performer & producer, pegging enthusiast & pioneer Michael Vegas joins me to talk Altoid roulette, filmmaking, color-coding, overcoming internalized shame, Taser golf, meeting the love of his love (creative & life partner Siouxsie Q) in a uniquely specific, Robert Greene & The 48 Laws Of Power, Ada & I making a cameo in Michael & Siouxsie’s upcoming passion project The Bottom Floor, realistic & rigorous approaches to maintaining happiness, overcoming a near-fatal motorcycle accident so much more.
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249: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Movie Club With Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules)
Released in 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES was a blockbuster smash. No one burned with the fever of Turtle Power more than my guest, Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules). Get a nice cheese pizza, stay out of the sewer and enjoy our chat about this cultural phenomenon.
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248: Chaz Jankel!
Musical pioneer Chaz Jankel welcomed me to his home to discuss his legendary musical career - from his days with Ian Dury & The Blockheads (co-writing Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock’N’Roll and more) through his wildly influential solo career, his later foray into film scoring and that time Quincy Jones covered one of his songs. We also get deep into society’s conventions, life’s rhythms, Elkhart Tolle, the illusion of control, energy balances, exotic cheeses and the importance of never squandering the light.
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247: Sapphira Cristál Part 2 (Encore Presentation)
Craig, special guest co-host Katya & Sapphira continue their chat and talk going vegan, discovering opera, straight tone, vibrato’n’viagra, Miss D’America, resting diva face, doing the thing you need to be doing and MORE!
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247: Sapphira Cristál Part 1 (Encore Presentation)
Originally posted in the salad days of the pandemic (August 2020), this Encore Presentation is in honor of our beloved Sapphira Cristál gooping and gagging the world on Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Craig & special guest co-host Katya welcome Sapphira Cristal via satellite to talk perfect pitch, homeless schooldays, sorority sister saves, carbonara complications, putin’ it out your mouth, dagger dick, proper preparation, P-town drama, rotten rumors, Perestroika, growing up in Houston, Videodrome Discothèque, opera lust, fair wages, and MORE!
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246: GREASE 2 Movie Club With Eureka O'Hara!
Our girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & Robert Stigwood on our culture, fan theories about Grease's Sandy (and our own theories about Frenchie), John Travolta, Maxwell Caulfield's brief moment of Hollywood Heat, Cool Rider and much much more.
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245: UNDER THE CHERRY MOON Movie Club With Jason Shawhan
Nashville’s pre-eminent film critic, connoisseur & Prince devotee Jason Shawhan returns to Movie Club as we talk Prince’s 2nd film UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. We get into Prince’s ever-practical wardrobe choices, Jerome Benton’s woefully short film career, the rather progressive queerness of the film, “Martin Scorsese’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, Wendy & Lisa, The Linn LM-1 drum machine, Prince’s proteges, Michael Ballhaus, smuggling pimento cheese across state lines, why this is Prince’s finest film, Morris Day & The Time, the sheer awfulness of Graffiti Bridge, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Siskel & Ebert missing the point and our own mistakes of believing received wisdom on this film - thus avoiding it - in younger days.
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244: Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson! (Encore Presentation)
My dear friends Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join me to talk writing and producing decades of hits like “Ballroom Blitz”, “Hey Mickey” “Simply The Best” and much more, Michael Des Barres, producing Agnetha from ABBA, Suzi Quatro, pairing Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, the trouble with Sharon Osbourne, working with mentor Micky Most, Dreamland Records, The Knack, telling the truth, producing Blondie, mentoring others, the psychology of record production, Rodney Bingenheimer, singing on Australian radio as a child, Le Dome, the majesty of Hull, finding love at Fortress, and so much more ❤️
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243: Paul Williams!
The Muppet Movie, Phantom Of The Paradise, Bugsy Malone, A Star Is Born, “You And Me Against The World”, Smokey & The Bandit...what singular magical element do these cultural touchstones have in common? The legendary, inspirational & hilarious singer, songwriter, actor, author, recovery advocate/counselor AND President of ASCAP known as PAUL WILLIAMS. Yes, one of my all-time heroes joins me for a truly special episode full of love and laughter that is sure to lift your spirits, heart & mind as much as it did (and still does) mine.
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242: Stephen Trask (Part 2)
This candid chat with legendary compser, co-creator of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and all-around terrific person known as Stephen Trask continues, picking up where we left off: the difficulties of coming out during the Reagan era, the extremes of youthful idealism, protest & arrests, Don Hill's and the dream of a better nightlife future coming true with Squeezebox!, meeting John Cameron Mitchell, Cheater, Leonardo the heartthrob, special slices, CBGB blizzards & more.
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241: EATING RAOUL Movie Club (With Jason Shawhan)
Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan returns for EATING RAOUL. We talk Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, The Roger Corman Expanded Universe, Robert Beltran, swingers, wine-snobs, bad musical theater, the lurking terror of The Beach Boys, SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS and much more.
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240: Stephen Trask! (Part 1)
Stephen joins me to talk scoring films, replacing Randy Newman, taking Hedwig & The Angry Inch from stage to screen, studio sabotage, leading the house band at the legendary SqueezeBox! party, negative pickups, falling in love with punk & piano lessons, the terror of coming to terms with being queer in the early 80s, hitting big at Sundance and much more. Taped in late 2020 but unreleased ‘til now due to a freshly resolved technical issue. Part 2 out next week.
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239: BODY DOUBLE Movie Club (Encore Presentation)
For this merry Movie Club Monday, an encore presentation of the very first Movie Club episode. Taped in 2018 with my former co-host Katya, this is a gleeful exploration into the magic and mystery of Brian De Palma's oft-misunderstood masterpiece BODY DOUBLE
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238: The Return Of JUDY! (Part 1)
The gorgeous & hilarious scientist of drag known as JUDY returns to discuss our membership in the Bipolar gang, my fairly recent diagnosis, vacation rashes, massage vibes, biblical floods, intentional consumption, calm candy moments, cognitive behavioral therapy, loving partners, Gordon Lightfoot’s guiding light, British food VS American food, the rumination rhumba and more.
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237: VIDEODROME Movie Club (With Macy Rodman!)
From NYMPHOWARS, the International Amuse Douche chanteuse Macy Rodman joins me via satellite from Pittsburgh to discuss the lurid, sinister and quasi-legal pleasures of David Cronenberg’s prescient 1983 masterpiece VIDEODROME. We talk the divine Deborah Harry, Spectacular Optical, the brilliant actor yet repellent person that is James Woods, Canadian content, tax-shelter filmmaking, the continued relevance of Cronenberg’s cultural commentary, Scott Baio's bogus blacklisting, foley work revelations, corporate musicals, CRASH, Betamax body horror, Bianca & Brian O'blivion and so much more.
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FILMS MENTIONED
Dead Ringers
The Fly
A History of Violence
Out of Bounds
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Tightrope
Eastern Promises
Rabid
Crimes Of The Future
Against All Odds
Scanners
The Brood
Because I Said So
Coyote Ugly
Looker
Crash
Fast Company
The Onion Field
The Exorcist
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Repo Man
Straight To Hell
Sisters
Passion
Phantom Of The Paradise
Femme Fatale
Inland Empire
The Thing
Stalker
Best Seller
Salvador
Cop
The Wrestler
Star 80
Possession
Taxi Driver
236: MOVIE CLUB A Star Is Born With Willam!
Willam joins me to discuss the power and particulars of the latest and greatest adaptation of a story as old as show-business itself : 2018's A STAR IS BORN. Starring Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper (who also co-wrote and directed) with William, Shangela, Andrew Dice Clay & Sam Elliott.
Willam takes us through the casting process, working with Gaga & Cooper, Stefani's backrubs, ARTPOP, Cooper's supportive collaborative nature, the ins-and-outs & ups-and-downs of a working actor and then we answer Listener Questions.
Originally released on Patreon in 2020, premiering to the public today. Happy Movie Club Monday!
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235: R.I.P. Sophie Anderson (Encore Presentation)
Shocked to learn of the death of our darling Sophie. To celebrate the laughter, love and lust she brought to this world, here is an encore presentation of our first chat in London, from 2019.
Rest In Peace, my dear 💔
Original Episode Notes:
Craig welcomes the enchanting Sophie Anderson to London HQ1 for her very first podcast! We talk Cock Destroyers, Krispy Kremes, being a Mom, finding your community, the power of spunk, sunglasses in the house days, VHS porn, plastic surgery, Trixie Mattel, gettin’ it in, going full-on, kebab’n’curry, “Driving For D*ck”, Jodie Harsh, escaping dangerous situations, creating yourself, being bullied, reaching out for help, crossdressing, chosen family, skin-tag surprises, porn preferences, Rebecca More, how to bolster your self-confidence, staying off drugs, our relationship with food, and MORE! Our pals Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join in at the end to talk British accents, hangovers, DragWorld disasters and exciting future collaborations.
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234: CRIMES OF PASSION Movie Club - With Gala Avary!
Gala Avary of The Gala Show & The Video Archives Podcast celebrates her birthday by joining me to talk Uncle Ken’s lurid 1984 classic CRIMES OF PASSION. We examine the magic mirth and mayhem of Russell’s aesthetic, Anthony Perkins’ penchant for poppers, the majesty of Kathleen Turner, sex-worker positivity, Gala & Craig’s “Correct Cut” feud, Oliver Reed, Robert Stigwood, Paul Nicholas, Sir Paul Williams, Celebrity Big Brother as well as Movies, Cinema AND Film 🍿🎥🎬
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GALA!!! 🌞
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FILMS MENTIONED
Blame It On Rio
Tommy
The Lonely Lady
All That Jazz
Bad Timing (A Sensual Obsession)
White Of The Eye
Savage Messiah
The Boy Friend
Manhunter
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
Altered States
Goodfellas
Lisztomania
Yellow Submarine
Help!
Bugsy Malone
Phantom Of The Paradise
Saturday Night Fever
Making Love
Puss’N’Boots 2
Sonic The Hedgehog
Top Gun : Maverick
Barry Lyndon
Thieves Like Us
Ken Russel's The Planets
The Devils
Lair Of The White Worm
Women In Love
Behind The Green Door
Making Love
Valentino
Black Widow
…And God Created Women
Psycho
Psycho 3
The Fool Killer
Play It As It Lays
Cosmopolis
Taxi Driver
Gothic
Salome
Evita
The Apple
Times Square
Author, Author
Cry For Me, Billy
Staying Alive
Thief
Sorcerer
Dance Of The Seventh Veils
Mahler
Shadows
The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie
Tar
Moment By Moment
Mikey & Nicky
A Woman Under The Influence
Aria
It’s Pat
Clifford
Tiptoes
233: Allan Arkush
Legendary filmmaker Allan Arkush joins me to talk GET CRAZY, directing Dokken, Bette Midler, getting dosed by The Grateful Dead, enrolling the Ramones into ROCK'N'ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, dealing with difficult people (Chevy Chase, Andy Kaufman), getting Sinatra to do more than one take, FAME, Mick Jagger’s kitchen, Electric Larry, making THE TEMPTATIONS, graduating Roger Corman University, directing episodes of ST. ELSEWHERE & MOONLIGHTING, Mary Woronov, Executive Producing HEROES, working for Bill Graham at the Fillmore East and MORE! Hear me on the latest episode of the fabulous Gala Avary’s podcast, THE GALA SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gala-show/id1712577523?i=1000637015548 Check out Allan's videos on Trailers From Hell https://trailersfromhell.com/ Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show.
232: PSYCHO 3 Movie Club (With Jason Shawhan)
A sleaze masterpiece directed by star Anthony Perkins, PSYCHO 3 plunges Norman Bates deep into the vibe & venom of the mid 80s
Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan joins me to talk Perkins magic, the consistent brilliance of the PSYCHO franchise, the horror of Bill Wyman, Alfred Hitchcock, lurid lighting, Michael Mann's BATMAN, Siskel & Ebert's review, Brian De Palma, Perkins' personal life, Quentin Tarantino, the silky synth score from Carter Burwell, Katt Shea, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey and more.
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232: Venus Black!
The hilarious & charming Venus Black joins me to talk Subculture, Elvira, beer roadies, Paul Schrader, underground drag, Videodrome Discothèque, how to sneak booze into venues, Steven Tyler’s Can O’ Coke & Pill Stuffed Scarf, feather boas, Tootsie, Knott’s Berry Farm and much more.
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231: Olivia Flood Wylie!
The hilarious stand-up comic Olivia Flood-Wylie joins me to laugh and talk the current comedy scene, audience energy, meeting her sweetie in Amsterdam, our shared membership in the Bipolar gang, the perils of perfectionism, Dara Ó Briain, The Comedy Store, karaoke disasters, the legendary rudeness and inherent danger of Canadians and more.
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230: Jake Fogelnest!
Comedian, writer, raconteur, director and fellow podcaster Jake Fogelnest joins me to talk being new fathers, stating SQUIRT TV on public access at age 14 before taking it to MTV, rebuilding after rehab, TIMES SQUARE, Upright Citizens Brigade, our shared obsession with RSO Records & Filmworks, LADIES & GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS, Jake’s podcast and much more.
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229: LIQUID SKY Movie Club - With Anne Carlisle & James St. James
Anne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY - joins me and James St. James for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film.
One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way, LIQUID SKY also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture.
LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely electronic score has continued to influence fashion, music and pop-culture in general since initial release in 1983.
It’s also a science fiction picture. AND the male and female leads are played by the same person. PLUS... this film features the second and final role for mysterious cult actress Paula Sheppard (ALICE, SWEET ALICE). We find out what Paula was like, where she likely went and how she feels about her acting career now.
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228: HELLRAISER Movie Club With Goth Charlotte!
Defying Goth Charlotte’s sage advice, I open The Lament Configuration and plunge into a world full sights & scenes I never imagined: Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER. Will I escape the clutches of Pinhead & their backup band? You’ll have to listen now to find out.
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227: Jessica Harper! (Encore Presentation)
Craig and special guest co-host Jake Shears welcome Jessica Harper to talk Crabby Cooking, naked rooftop dancing, Weapons Of Ass Destruction, Jessica’s fabulous podcast “Winnetka”, Bette Midler, the magic of Paul Williams, being a mom, “Phantom Of The Paradise”, spanking situations, Dario Argento, “Stardust Memories”, bakin’ til it bubbles, being in “Suspiria” twice,, Brian De Palma, WASPland, “Shock Treatment”, working across the hall from New York Dolls, bad trips, full-circle moments and more!
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226: Rocky Horror Picture Show MOVIE CLUB With Cherry Torn, Sophie Monroe & Dozer Torn
During my stay in San Francisco with Cherry & Sophie, we discovered that Dozer Torn had never seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show...or even heard of it. Needless to say, our mission was immediately obvious. We discuss the sparks of queer and kinky awakenings Rocky bestowed upon so many of us, Tim Curry's unmatched majesty, Richard O'Brien's staggering genius, spectacularly horrible interviews, Richard's gender dysphoria & eventual transition, Times Square, Dozer's reactions to his first viewing, our first times, Shock Treatment, and then answer & address Listener Questions & Comments.
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225: Lisa Wallen!
Standup comic, Twitch partner and gamer par-excellence Lisa Wallen joins me to discuss film adaptations of beloved video games, Metal Gear Solid, the original Snake Plissken, party parents, anime, neutralizing trolls, Zelda, gremlin mode, Gundam love, tailgating, Resident Evil, OCD, getting doxxed after suffering a life-changing personal tragedy, increasing your quality of life by embracing your passions, moving to LA from Seattle and much more..
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224: Cid Bullens! (Part 2 of 2)
Trans icon Cid Bullens & I continue our in-depth chat about his fabulous new book TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star, getting clean & sober in the hedonistic 70s, dealing with the loss of his daughter, existential depression and much more.
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223: Cid Bullens (Part 1 of 2)
The legendary Cid Bullens joins me to talk about his fabulous new book TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star, transitioning at 62, gender dysphoria, working with & hanging out with Elton John, the gender spectrum, dissociation, American Bandstand, implicit expectations of gender presentation in varying contexts, misogyny in the music business, making your way into the rooms that matter, Bob Ezrin, confronting career disappointments and much more.
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222: James St. James! (Encore Presentation)
I'm joined by guest co-host Deven Green and welcome the legendary James St. James to talk Michelle Visage, the influence and loss of Stephen Saban, showing gratitude with pizza-pies, ketamine predicaments, friend families, Transformations With James St. James, working at World Of Wonder, chasing bumps, Disco Bloodbath, drag queen retirement homes, Andy Warhol, the Club Kid era, Michael Alig, the Studio 54 of Saginaw, Hott Hospital, the writing process, the glory of Pia Zadora and more.
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221: MOVIE CLUB - The Legend Of Billie Jean (With Jason Shawhan)
Nashville’s pre-eminent film writer & curator Jason Shawhan joins me for an in-depth discussion and analysis of the feminist (and undercover queer) 1985 cult-classic that is THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN.
Mistakenly dismissed at the time of release as just another junk teen flick, BILLIE JEAN is a commentary on American classism, misogyny, the power of technology to platform & amplify previously ignored voices (VHS then, TikTok now), gender roles & more. A Helen Slater gem that is just as relevant today as it was in 1985.
Co-starrring Christian Slater, Yeardly Smith, Dean Stockwell, Peter Coyote and Peter Coyote’s hair.
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Jason & Sam Inglis host FEARLESS PRETENDER- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh.
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220: Kelly Mantle!
The all-singin’ all-dancing’ playwright, comedienne, musician and raconteur known as Kelly Mantle joins me for a jolly chat about having multiple personality disorder, Pia Zadora, Zoom issues, the union strikes, Ann-Margret, playwriting, Warhol films, growing up in Oklahoma, unconditional love, the specialness of being different, Robert Altman, filthy footballs, stock market savvy, the magic of Sissy Spacek, gender expression PLUS films, movies AND cinema!
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219: Jasmine Rochelle!
The illustrious production and PR wizardess from Five Senses Reeling joins me to talk wrangling drag queens, being a child actor, working with the skinny legend, how country acts outpace rock stars and drag queens or…anyone, how to discreetly handle rehabs, navigating and managing major depressive disorder and much much more!
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218: Joey Jay! (Part 2)
Joey Jay and I continue our chat about who you take advice from, being the final judge of your own work, standing firm with your signature, drive-by drag shows, IV bags, putting yourself out there, making your own opportunities, Joey’s romantic life, mindful approaches to mutually beneficial dating, the impact of Aurora Sexton, Paula Abdul, favorite numbers and more.
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217: Joey Jay! (Part 1)
The illustrious & determinedly positive Joey Jay joins me for Part 1 of our lovely chat to talk gay awakenings, figure skating, Olympic ambitions, putting in the work, bring a quick study & adroit observer, not blaming the edit, the value and reward of being kind & easy to work with, Season 13, #dragrace, maximizing opportunities, astrology tattoos, self-care essentials, vape pens, and much more.
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216: Michael Des Barres!
The fabulous Michael Des Barres returns to converse about staying in the present, Keith Richards, inside arms, being the one you’ve been searching for, growing up without parents, shedding & avoiding resentment, a proper cup of coffee, mental health and more.
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215: Katie Maloney Of Vanderpump Rules (Part 2)
My friend, former neighbor and the moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me for Part 2 of our talk about opening the Something About Her sandwich shop with Ariana Madix, the benefits of divorce, the undeniable icks,,seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, the sometimes shifting sands of friendships,refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles, stepping into your power, and more. #PumpRules
LISTEN TO PART 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HrlGqY5ad4CdFIB1r0CKO?si=caed6bda43c446d4
Check for both parts on to YouTube when the Craig & Friends YouTube channel relaunches!
Something About Her (Katie & Ariana Madix’s upcoming sandwich shop)
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214: Miz Cracker!
HAPPY PRIDE! To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, here is an Encore Presentation of the chat I had with Miz Cracker, during which I came out as queer. If you are questioning or exploring your sexuality, remember to take things at your own speed, ignore pressure from anyone else, and do what's best for you.
Craig welcomes Miz Cracker to talk salty puns, getting grabbed at the museum, making the most of a solo trip to New York City, the Last Chance Bench at Barracuda, bookshelves in the snow, exploring and expanding one’s sexuality, Bob The Drag Queen, “Magnolia”, getting nagged into drag, hot fuschia flowers, , Cracker’s BFF Katelyn, grappling with yourself, pizza confessions, Drag Race, emotional circuit breakers, "American Woman”, Gillian Anderson, flip phones, favorite trees, and more!
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213: Miss Fame! (Encore)
An encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes, in which Miss Fame woke Craig up during his NYC stay in April to talk sleep habits, Season 7, over-scheduling yourself, The Freds, having a rock in the pocket, supermodels of the Nineties, private clients, the imposter syndrome, wild scenes from the single-wide, getting sober, walking the red carpet at Cannes, compartmentalized questions, getting paid to eat cake, partnership addiction, matching your outfit to your mood, carrying yourself with confidence, reading energy, processing trauma, moving on, and more!
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212: Charlie Valentine!
The brilliant, hilarious and inspiring Charlie Valentine joins Craig for a chat about finding fulfillment through sex work, exploring gender, surprises in the playroom, ethical non-monogamy, mental health, the majesty of Ada Zanditon, ADHD & the medicine shortage, Goth Charlotte, recognizing and managing bipolar disorder, Drag Race, favorite queens, Torture Garden, the parallels between sex workers & drag queens, the dedication to safety in the sex work industry Vs. the danger in so many other industries - and of course, our shared love of Vanderpump Rules.
And speaking of #pumprules - Pump Rules Podcast returns THIS WEEK! Charlie is my new co-presenter and co-producer! She’s the Vanderpump obsessed - and brilliant - collaborator I’ve been looking for since co-founding the VERY FIRST Vanderpump Rules podcast (PUMPED) in 2014.
Pump Rules Podcast :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pump-rules-podcast/id1683792723
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xpqODKy8rM661pwn4CcLD?si=5a47a5e4fc69497b
Instagram, Twitter & TikTok: @pumprulespodcast
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#Scandoval #dragrace
211: Juno Birch!
The brilliant and gorgeous Juno Birch joins me to talk The Juno Show tour, asthmatic smoking, the liberty of transitioning, UK Vs US healthcare, hypnosis, notes from Jasmine, dating as a trans woman, being born on Christmas, getting into drag, Dr. Craig, finding true love with the delightful Phil, ADHD compatibility with Autism, family support, synesthesia, her YouTube brilliance, the Trixie collaboration, gender dysphoria, and much more ⚡️
Juno Birch: https://www.instagram.com/junobirch
Juno On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JunoBirch
Get Yer Tickets For THE JUNO SHOW! https://www.obsessedwith.co/the-juno-show
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Movie Club: HEATHERS With Peaches Christ & Cherry Torn
Craig joined Cherry Torn at Cherry & Sophie’s place to welcome Peaches Christ and talk corn nuts, chainsaws, Christian Slater, the game of croquet, color coding, Winona Ryder, bullies, body counts, Snappy Snack Shack, “Femlins”, Big Fun, Martha Dumptruck, internalized misogyny, candy dishes, alternate endings, formative films, good girls gone bad, mineral water, Shannen Doherty, television adaptations and MORE!
Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati's MIDNIGHT MASS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-mass/id1571382053
Cherry Torn: https://twitter.com/cherrytornxxx
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209: Katie Maloney of Vanderpump Rules (Part 1)
The moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me to talk the process and benefits of divorce, seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles, stepping into your power, and more. This is Part One one of a lengthy and in-depth chat, look for Part 2 next week. #PumpRules
Check for both parts coming to YouTube when the Craig & Friends YouTube channel relaunches!
PART 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AXkldIHtL25A3xIxaDwzY?si=729fcbdc05f34c65
Something About Her (Katie & Ariana Madix’s upcoming sandwich shop)
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208: Reunited In L.A. (With Ada Zanditon)
207: Uni & The Urchins
Charlotte Kemp-Muhl & Jack James of Uni & The Urchins join me to talk Ken Russell, buying high and selling low. filmmaking, rock opera futures, problematic favorites, perfectionism, Shakespeare obsessions, David Cronenberg, following your vision - and executing it - with limited resources, keeping complete creative control, working with AI and other burgeoning technologies, being an artist in modern-day New York City, possible playtimes, and much much more 💫
For More Uni: UNI and The Urchins (Copy)
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206: Wonderful Terrible Music (A Collection)
A collection of some magical musical moments from the history of the show, including previously Patreon-Only segments. In this collection, enjoy Ada & I discussing the grossest song to ever hit No.1 on the Billboard Charts, Chrissy Chlapecka being exposed to The Beach Boys' nightmarish "Hey Little Tomboy", the segment from Episode 2 in which we all discovered the theme to "Bi & Beyond 3", and a selection of moments from "Dong Johnson" - a Patreon-Only episode in which I inflicted the joy of the Don Johnson & Barbra Streisand duet on Katya.
Starting next week, the weekly episodes release on a new day - commonly known as Tuesday. Upcoming episodes include chats with Joey Jay, Uni & The Urchins, Charlie Valentine, Ashley Fires and many more.
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205: Zee Machine (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation we talk life as an independent queer artist, pay-to-play, guitar shredder culture, the honorable business practices of Meatball & Precinct, short term losses leading to long term gains, Zee’s songwriting process, Ray Charles’ thoughts on Elvis Presley, our shared love of The Who, contextual cultural comprehension, the benefits - and struggles - of staying clean & sober, collaboration complications, hamster wheeling, TikTok, The Decline Of Western Civilization Part 2, accidental concept albums and more.
https://www.instagram.com/zeemachine
https://twitter.com/ZeeMachineMusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@zeemachinemusic
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204: Zee Machine (Part 1)
Singer/songwriter Zee Machine joins me to talk recovery, making music, coming back from a debilitating cross-addiction, preferring Precinct, the slippery slope of party’n’play, Adam4Adam, dating habits, validation addiction, living in San Francisco, growing up in Tai Pei, Boston’s Ramrod, Berklee College Of Music, and more.
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203: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion MOVIE CLUB With Bright Light Bright Light!
Rod Thomas (BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT) - the world’s leading Romy & Michele fan - joined me to talk Lisa Kudrow, post-its, Mira Sorvino, Alan Cumming, the film’s onstage origin as LADIES ROOM, writer Robin Schiff, soundtrack licensing, the stage musical adaptation, the misbegotten prequel, Janeane Garofalo, The Groundlings, and answer listener questions. Previously a Patreon-Only episode 💫
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