Grizzly Kiki | Drag Queen Interviews And Rupaul's Drag Race Recaps

"Aplatanadah!"On this episode, we talk about our weekend at the Jersey Shore, the 1998 movie "54," and interview comedian Casey Ley, co-host of the Gay Power Half Hour!Also, please check out the following comedians:Aparna Nancherla Gina Yashere Napoleon EmillJanelle James Chanel AliWe also answer listener questions, so keep them coming!

"ELLE EST UNE FEMME!"This weekend, we binge-watched the Jurassic Park series & discovered "Between a Frock and a Hard Place," the documentary about "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"; & Robert started Duolingo.We talk about all of this & more on this week's episode!

This week, Adriana Trenta stops by to talk about “Grapes Of Sass,” her upcoming cabaret at City Winery. Gilda Wabbit & Sapphira Cristal will be joining Adriana to present an evening of celebrity impersonations & high-energy numbers.We also talk about Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer Tour”; “Acrimony,” Tyler Perry’s greatest work to date; and the Finale of “Pose”

"There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself." ~ Hannah GadsbyOn this episode, we discuss Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nannette"; Horrorchata & Charlene's monthly party, Be Cute; A misogynistic & lazy "article" from Back2Stonewall about Aja; and La Más Draga, Mexico's Drag Race-inspired Drag Queen competition.We also answer listener questions, so keep them coming!!

"Disbelief becomes my close companion, and anger follows in its wake." ~ Maya AngelouOn this episode, we discuss "The First Purge" and our own personal experiences with Grieving. We also answer listener questions & delve into the RuPaul's Drag Race "Lipsync For Your Life" archives.

Happy Birthday!With Daniel's birthday just around the corner, we talk about our families' birthday traditions & how celebrating our birthdays has changed over the years.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 was jam-packed with controversy, spectacle, & high-whore drag. 14 Queens entered the Werk Room, but only 4 were left to battle it out for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar: Asia O’Hara, Aquaria, Eureka O’Hara, & Kameron Michaels.

"Jiggle Jiggle, It's A Party In The Middle"Big Dipper is back on Grizzly KiKi & he's lookin' better than ever! His first full-length album, "Late Bloomer", is due out later this summer & the lead single, "Lookin", is a body-positive anthem for bears of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Dipper tells us all about the inspiration behind the album, his creative process, and unBEARable, the bear-centric podcast he hosts with Meatball.Dipper also joins us for the final installment of our PRIDE series. This week, we talk about how we came to acknowledge & love ourselves as Bears!AND, we answer listener questions!

Family Reunion or Witch Hunt?With only a week left before the crowing of a new "America's Next Drag Superstar," all 14 Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 returned for an emotional reunion.To describe the reunion as rocky would be an understatement. Wounds were still fresh, the hurt was real, and tensions were high. GuRuPaul took center stage as a self-righteous, holier-than-thou, unqualified life coach. Her actions exacerbated the conflict between The Vixen & Eureka O'Hara and bringing Asia O'Hara to tears. Barely 20 minutes in, The Vixen leaves the stage, having become the target of a savage witch hunt at the hands of "Mama Ru," a role she continuously falls short of fulfilling.The complete disregard for the mental health & well-being of the contestants this season has been a hard pill to swallow. In the words of Jasmine Masters, "RuPaul's Drag Race done fucked up drag..."Joining us from Los Angeles is Moni Stat!

"These Diamonds On Me, They See-Through"On This Episode:Beyoncé & Jay-Z present a united front with "Everything Is Love" & transform the Musée du Louvre into a temple of black beauty!We continue our PRIDE month series by sharing our stories about the first time we celebrated Pride!AND, we answer listener questions!

"The Number One Showstopping Diva Here For Your Delight!"On Episode 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, the Top 4 battle it out for a spot in the Grand Finale. They write & perform their own verses for a a RuMix of RuPaul's "American" in a choreographed floor show!After the floor show, the Queens presented their final runway "Top 4 Eleganza" looks & lip synced for their lives to "Call Me Mother." In a "surprise" twist, no one was eliminated & all 4 Queens are sent through to the Finale!Will Asia O'Hara, Aquaria, Eureka O'Hara, or Kameron Michaels be our "New Current Reigning"?

"Oh, This Needs To Be Pressed Out!"On This Episode:POSE continues to inspire us & Claws returns for Season 2!Robert talks about Franchesca Ramsey's book, "Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist"A grandmother lovingly irons her granddaughter's Bi Pride Flag.We continue our PRIDE month series by sharing our coming out stories.AND, we answer listener questions!

“Are You A Good Witch Or A Bad Witch?”On Episode 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, only 5 Queens remain.For this “Resting Brunch Face” mini-challenge, the Top 5 put pancakes in edible drag and served them to Cheyenne Jackson. Asia’s “Panquisha” won her Cheyenne’s heart and a spa day on Rodeo Drive.The maxi-challenge & runway forced the Queens to tap into their Inner Saboteurs. Each girl created two looks/characters inspired by their best and worst qualities. What could possibly go wrong when confronting your inner demons while sleep deprived?The split personalities in the Werk room & runway let us in on the Queens’ inner monologues and deepest insecurities. Aquaria/Sabatina stole the show with a solid narrative and flawless style. However, Miz Cracker/Miz Crumbs didn't make the cut and we said goodbye to another New York Queen.Joining us from The Shade Parade podcast are Viki Villainess & Ari KiKi!

"And THAT is how you do a BALL!"On This Episode:"A Quiet Place" is an emotional rollercoaster.POSE was a glorious spectacle!To kick off PRIDE, we talk about our first exposure to queer people in the media.AND, we answer listener questions!

All T. All Trade!On Episode 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, 6 Queens still remain after last week's double save.This week, the mini-challenge has the girls modeling for RuPaul's newest fragrance, "Trade." Eureka slayed the competition with her flawless John Candy illusion & gets to pick the queens' maxi-challenge partners.For the maxi-challenge & runway, the Top 6 drag up Social Media Influencers & stomp the runway as a family. Somehow, Cynthia Lee Fontaine snuck back into the competition, masquerading as Frankie Grande!This episode had us in stitches & left us in tears. RuPaul was in rare form, Miz Cracker FINALLY won a maxi-challenge/runway, and Monét X. Change's elimination was heartbreaking.Joining us is New York's Plus Size Barbie, Jiggly Caliente!

"I'm Not Giving You My Bag!"On This Episode:Mimi Imfurst, the former RuPaul's Drag Race & RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestant, has been accused of unwanted online sexual advances.A Michigan man dodges bullets to save his prized Louis Vuitton bag.We answer listener questions, so keep them coming!!

Make It A Double!On Episode 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, only 6 Queens remain.This week, the "Pants Down Bottoms Up" mini-challenge recalled challenges from past seasons. The queens had to rely on their memory to match up Rounderbum (a.k.a. Lumpybum) underwear designs worn by the Pit Crew. It also marked the first time a trans man - Laith Ashley - was a member of the Pit Crew.The maxi-challenge had the girls perform in "Breastworld," a parody of HBO's hit series, "Westworld." It was very "Fantasy Island" meets "The Jetsons" meets lackluster writing & confusing directing. However, the Queens did what they could with the material provided.The Silver Foxy runway theme had the Queens gave us a glimpse of where they would be 50 years from now. Some withstood the ravages of aging, while others were selling fanny packs in the DragCon parking lot.Joining us from Los Angeles is well-known top, Meatball!

We're Back From La-DragCon!RuPaul's DragCon L.A. 2018 was an amazing KiKi. While the past week is a bit of a blur, we had a blast finally meeting all of our West Coast friends & working alongside all of the amazing Queens & their helpers. The vibe in L.A. was amazing & we were definitely tempted to make the move to the Best Coast!We talk about our experiences in L.A.; setting up & working at Jiggly Caliente's booth; and answer listener questions!

Are Rhinestones & Sequins Glitteriffic?On Episode 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, only 7 Queens remain.This week, it's all about Cher. Mama Ru took us back to Season 2 with the "Slap Out of It" mini-challenge; the girls had to perform in another musical maxi-challenge, "Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical"; & the "Glitterific" runway was full of glitz, glam, & confusion. Is it glitterific if there's no glitter?We were in L.A. for RuPaul's DragCon & joining us IN PERSON is the host of The Tony Soto Show & The Gay Power Half Hour, Tony Soto!

“What’s good, Ma? Let me give you a reading!”Aja is back on Grizzly KiKi. Since we last checked in, Aja has been on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 & RuPaul’s Drag All Stars Season 3; sent countless internet trolls back under their bridges; & traveled the world entertaining thousands of fans!On the eve of RuPaul’s DragCon L.A. 2018, Aja delves into the intense racism & bigotry within the Drag Race fandom. As a Queen of color & a public figure, it is something she has had to deal with head-on. Tackling these experiences in both real & virtual spaces has been no easy feat, as they have become increasingly more common & brazen. What the trolls don’t understand is that Aja is a force to be reckoned with & she’s going to get them together, one way or another.We are also celebrating the release of “Brujería.” It is the second single off of Aja’s upcoming debut EP, “In My Feelings,” to be released on May 11. The single dispels misconceptions surrounding Santería - Aja’s religious practice - w