Grizzly Kiki began in April 2014 as a pop culture and drag-centric podcast hosted by Robert Lechuga & Daniel Silva. We launched with recaps of RuPaul’s Drag Race and other reality programming. Shortly after releasing the first few episodes, we narrowed our focus to create a podcast that was unique in concept and would serve a community near and dear to us: DRAG QUEENS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The podcast is equal parts oral history and good old-fashioned kiki. We found that there were few platforms where Drag and Nightlife Artists could talk about their art and themselves in an open and honest way. Most of what is known about these artists comes from videos posted on the Internet or what they experience in bars and clubs. It was clear that there were stories to be told and shared with the world. Our mission is to create a comfortable and safe environment, where these artists can share their histories and experiences. Ours is a podcast that is meant to serve the drag and nightlife community by capturing the artists’ voices and making them available to the public. Grizzly Kiki is a program for drag enthusiasts, Drag Artists, and everyone in between. Listen and Join the Party!!
https://www.grizzlykiki.com/
Kari Kerning
Say Hello to Miss Barracuda 2016, Kari Kerning!! Kari is a high-concept comedy queen, whose looks jump right off the pages of her sketchbook and into reality. She recently won the most coveted title in New York City nightlife, after competing in a series of challenges perfectly suited to her aesthetic and talent. Ms. Kerning honed her drag skills while at art school in Columbus, Ohio. After winning a pageant her first night out in drag, Kari was invited to participate in one of The West Family's semi-annual productions. When she showed the one and only Nina West a sketch of her now-iconic saggy titty look, she adopted her on the spot!!