Ep.66: Devo Monique

Freddie & Jim catch up after their short break; will Freddie spend his retirement as a Raleigh bottom? Also, some notes on the sad closing closing of Frankie's Pub.

Then it's time to meet the special guest: Brooklyn drag diva Devo Monique! She's seen a lot and done a lot, and has much to say about how she got into the scene and how it's changed since she arrived. Devo's facing some major life challenges now, and she tells us how art will be her voice through it all.

In the news: New York finally  has a new "Nightlife Mayor," and he's quite different from his predecessor; Gen Z still aren't doing nightlife and they're nostalgic for scenes they didn't live through; a new doc explores NYC's old trans-led red light district; London's G-A-Y Late to close; RuGirl Stacy Layne Matthews quits drag; the new Miss NY Latina World and Mx. Rockbar are crowned.

Then, it's time to start discussing the GLAM categories! Freddie and Jim break down Best Bar Party and Best Podcast, and... Freddie's got some things to say about how Thotlight was recognized here.

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