Brenda, Call Me!

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Now That’s Some Shitty Lip Syncing… Jul 27, 2022

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This week Courtney fills us in on her ABBA Voyage, Vanity gives us a pronoun update plus we chat all things sliding doors and the part that fate has played in our lives.

Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer/Editor: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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Applying For Drag Race Down Under! Jul 20, 2022

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Never fear, another episode of Brenda, Call Me! is here!

This week Courtney fills us in on a near death taxi experience, we follow the yellow brick road to an iconic Aussie drag legend Miss Candee and chat allllll things Drag Race... including if Vanity applied for Season 2 of Down Under!
Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer/Editor: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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Secrets From RuPaul’s Basement Jul 13, 2022

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Brenda from IT has been sifting through your emails, so we thought it's about time we got back to them. This week we answer all your questions from body hair, to RuPaul's basement - nothing is off limits!

Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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This Week’s Chat Was Not So PG... Jul 06, 2022

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Happy NAIDOC week! This episode we are joined by Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills! They chat all things being queer First Nation's people, the pressure Brooke felt being the first Bi and first First Nation's Bachelorette, and their new podcast Not So PG!

Plus, Vanity survived her domestic tour and Courtney shares all the goss from London Pride!
Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guests: Brooke Blurton & Matty Mills
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer: Chae Rogan

LINKS

You can listen to Not So PG here: https://bit.ly/NotSoPG

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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He Used His Girlfriend As A Homophobic Weapon! Jun 29, 2022

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This week the Brenda's talk about some of the homophobic attacks they've experienced over the years, including Vanity as turn back time Cher and Courtney having a special designer item stolen.

Plus, they speak to living, breathing TV encyclopedia Andrew Mercado about how Australia was miles ahead in terms of queer representation as early as the 70s, and what has happened since then!
Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Andrew Mercado
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer: Chae Rogan

LINKS
Lifeline - 13 11 14

QLife - 1800 184 527

Andrew's LGBT Aussie TV History Instagram - @lgbtaussietvhistory

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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Confronting A (Sexy) Karen Jun 22, 2022

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Courtney is off in sunny(?) London, so Brenda, Call Me is back to its originally intended long distance phone call format!

This week we reminisce on the Camp Classic Wizard Of Oz, although one queen mayyyy have forgotten to watch it.

Plus we follow the yellow brick road to a chat about Drag Kings with the icon Sexy Galexy.

Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Sexy Galexy
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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A Well Hung Rainbow Flag Jun 15, 2022

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This episode is brought to you by everything RAINBOWS! We were even wearing rainbow while we recorded this episode - How Glamorous!

Courtney has taken a new lover and gives a very timely PSA..

We have an open discussion about pronouns and why they are important.

Follow us down The Yellow Brick Road to learn about the origins of the Pride Flag and OMG... Vanity was so mad with Courtney for stealing something of hers.. So, Brenda gets the hurt out in a dramatic poetry reading!

Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer/Editor: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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The Oldest Living Twink Jun 08, 2022

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There comes a time in every Brenda's life when you realise that you are just not as young as you used to be and that is OK! In this episode, we are talking ageing gracefully and our journey to 40+

We also take a look at our Camp Classic this week featuring the astonishing Mae West - however, we may have lead you astray with our suggestion!

Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer/Editor: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Public Apology To Maxi Shield Jun 01, 2022

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Look, I know we said no more barbies... but there is a NEW Barbie coming to town, so we talk all things Barbie and really get to see Brenda's superpower!

And our special guest for this episode is the one and only Maxi Shield - We catch up on all things Drag Race Down Under, Dragcon LA and Courtney finally makes a public apology for something that happened years ago!

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer/Editor: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Maxi's Instagram @maxishield

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queerbaiting... In This Economy?! May 25, 2022

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It's a new week, a new episode and a new Prime Minister!

In this episode the Brenda's catch up on some Aussie politics, reminisce on the humble tinsel wig, lust over Harry Styles and delve into the topic of queer baiting.

Plus, we follow the yellow brick road to our first Camp Classic: Mommie Dearest!

CREDITS
Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Producer: Chae Rogan

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.