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186: Judy! (Part 2) Aug 12, 2022

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Judy and I continue our delightful afternoon and talk Gloss, extra arms, Stanley Kubrick, The Andy Warhol Diaries, John Holmes & The Wonderland Murders, sexuality categorization, corporate musicals, situational anxiety, being a scientist, performance choices, family dynamics, undiagnosed mental illness, Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Magnolia, A Woman Under The Influence, and much more

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185: Jack Hues (Wang Chung)! Aug 04, 2022

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The lead singer and co-architect of the wonderful Wang Chung joined me in London to discuss William Friedkin, the push-pull of art v. commerce, “Dance Hall Days”, creating the score to “To Live And Die In L.A.” before seeing a frame of the film, working with John Kalodner, Geffen Records, band dynamics, his solo works, Bob Dylan, the value of being challenged by art, “Primitif”, the spectrum of perfectionism, producing other artists, fiddling with Fairlights, collaborating with Tony Banks, band-name origins, Miles Davis, self-criticism, Jack’s jazz combo, reconnecting with Wang Chung partner Nick Feldman, the impact of “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and much more.

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Craig & Friends Presents William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. in 35mm at the legendary Prince Charles Cinema on January 17, 2023, featuring a live Movie Club taping with WANG CHUNG (aka Jack Hues & Nick Feldman) immediately following the film. Get yer tickets now: The Prince Charles Cinema

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184: Carole Pope (Encore) Jul 27, 2022

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To celebrate Queer pioneer and Canadian legend Carole Pope's stint as guest judge on Canada's Drag Race, enjoy this encore presentation of the 2018 episode where Carole joined Katya & Craig to talk crimes of passion, teaching Divine to sing, recording with Tim Curry, working with William Friedkin on the CRUISING soundtrack, Bob Ezrin, ALANON, “Music For Lesbians”, Canadian Content, the boorish behaviour of Bernie Taupin, SCTV, sushi'n'blow, touring with Bowie, living with Dusty Springfield, S&M, crimes of cola, and much much more.

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183: Lanah P! Jul 05, 2022

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Trans non-binary pioneer Lanah P. joins me to talk abortion rights, The Comic Strip, growing up in Grimsby, starring in “Eat The Rich”, letting Lemmy have it, bringing Bowie down to Taboo, “Pistol In My Pocket”, Shirley Bassey, meeting Margaret Thatcher, the vicissitudes of the showbizniss, “Lanah Be Lit And Be Learning”, musical theater, getting hormones in the early 80s, working men’s clubs of the 70s, Mark E. Smith, Leigh Bowery, self-work, Jayne County, compassion, and much much more.

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182: Judy! (Part 1) Jun 09, 2022

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The drag starlet on the rise known as JUDY joined me for a delightful afternoon to talk the magic of anxiety, first time in drags, being bi-polar, Kim Petras, Rubber Child, our inner liberal middle-aged moms, Sugar Tank, getting used to crowds again, The New Beverly, Hollywood folklore, Xanax VS. Klonopin, Shelley Duvall, Maggie May Fish, Arkansas and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 💋

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180: Drop Dead Gorgeous With Trixie Mattel! A Movie Club Special 💥 May 13, 2022

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Trixie Mattel joins me to examine every nook and cranny of Drop Dead Gorgeous, answer a thick stack of listener questions, and chat about everything else under the sun. Taped in 2019 and previously available only to Patreon listeners, so head on over to Patreon.com/CraigAndFriends now so you don't have to wait 3 years to hear something like this 💋

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179: Creme Fatale & Mr. Creme (Part 2)! May 04, 2022

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We talk relationships, moving, getting married at the Madonna Inn, and more!

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178: Macy Rodman! Apr 29, 2022

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The enchanting and hilarious Macy Rodman joined me during a break from her whirlwind West Coast takeover to talk Videodrome, serious beige, Cocaine & Rhinestones, Klunk E Punn, first time in drags, Brooklyn, gender identity, making music, making sandwiches, the porn store post office, Sock Hop secrets, Bradford Nordeen, pernicious mediocrity, methy memories, living in Alaska, Bath Salts, body dysmorphia, Dolly Parton rumors, Laura Parnes, favorite designers, Secret Project Robot, working with Shamir, Madonna lunchboxes, Amanda LePore, Debbie Harry and so much more 💋

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177: Creme Fatale & Mr. Creme! (Part 1) Apr 19, 2022

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Creme Fatale & Mr. Creme join me for a delightful and insightful chat about cartoon creations, where the Fatale romance began, noisy neighbors, doing drag in San Francisco, student loan suffering, death metal favorites, the many flavors and stereotypes of ADHD, Black Sabbath, the fantasy football of online drag critics, monoculture miseries, electric violin, finding therapeutic clues thru memes, working with Sasha Velour, dodgy endorsements and so much more 💋

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