Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam

Alaska and Willam discuss the “Miss Gay America” pageant that began in 1972 and is known as the “Symbol of Excellence” in drag pageantry. They speak with former winners Asia O’Hara (2016) and Tasha Kohl (1982), plus the icon Victoria ‘Porkchop’ Parker makes a little pop up as well.

Alaska and Willam chit chat, kiki, and titter tatter about all of the week’s hottest goss. From Willam’s new ‘Oopsie Whoopsie’ music video, to the premiere of All Stars 6, and Alaska’s newest song of the summer. Plus an extra special visit from Season 6 Pit Crew member Simon Sherry Wood who gives them the exclusive on why he didn’t wear shoes on TV.

Let’s all go to the chuckle hut for an iconic performance from the cast of Season 6 Episode 8 “Drag Queens of Comedy.” Shumadagurls flounder, shumadagurls bomb, and only a few of the girls slay the house down boots bareback. Alaska and Willam discuss this iconic episode of television including Laganja’s infamous routine, Bianca’s amazing wit, and Trinity K Bonet’s “aha moment.”

For this mini-sode sponsored by BetterHelp, Willam and Alaska give us brief history of drag pageants and their importance to the Queer community right in time for Pride! Having a sense of community is so important to your mental health. And if you're looking for another way to support your mental health, why not check out BetterHelp, a professional online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drag.

Willam and Alaska discuss the legendary “Miss Continental Pageant” that started in 1980 and takes place in Chicago every year. They talk about the many iconic trans women and drag queens who have competed in the past and even interview 3 former winners: Candis Cayne (2001), Naysha Lopez (2013) and Brooke Lynn Hytes (2014).

Willam is joined by an extra special guest host for the goss this week, Down Under’s OG Drag Superstar: Courtney Act. They discuss recent hook ups, Courtney’s book writing process, and the 15 year reunion of The Devil Wears Prada. Plus Courtney joins Willam in the cave for a drick-filled spelunking excursion.

Willam and Alaska learn how to respect the product as they recap Episode 7 “Glamazon by Colorevolution” of Season 6 of Drag Race. No matter if a queen is a mean girl, a cougar, a working girl, or a hot mama, she’s gotta have a quipy thirty second commercial in her arsenal that isn’t too hokey pokey nor too holly hobby, but walks the line just right. And could there be a double shantay this week? You’ll have to listen to find out.

The first episode of Alaska and Willam’s deep dive into the pageant world features a brief history of pageants in America, a rundown of the rules that guide these systems, and snippets of forthcoming interviews with iconic pageant winners and legendary queens. Plus they discuss the 1968 film “The Queen,” and its impact on the visibility of pageantry in the mainstream.

Alaska and Willam talk about their highlights this week, including the announcement of Alaska’s forthcoming book, and a brand new limited series MOM Podcast all about the world of drag pageantry: “Pageant Pod,” which premieres Monday June 14th. And the dolls are graced with a lovely tip spot from the incomparable Laganja Estranja!

The rap girls are here! Willam and Alaska dissect and discuss the iconic “Oh No She Betta Don’t” episode of Season 6 featuring a runway that is crazy and sexy and also cool. Trina and Eve coach the divas as they spit their rhymes, trip on their PVC trench coats, and give disclaimers about their skill level. Let us ask you a very fair question, what do you do successfully? Quickly.