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What side of the pancake do you like? Have you done drag? Have you done meth? Do you want to take it up the butt? We've all had awkward conversations with friends and family after coming out and now we're sharing those stories (and maybe a pancake) with you!Beejay is back in the host chair to head up the conversation on a new installment of Now That's What I Call Gay Life and in this volume the topic is awkward conversations and situations with friends and families. Whether you've been asked what side of the pancake you like or if you've been asked if you have done drag and/or meth, you know that the intentions behind these questions are (usually) positive, but they tend to leave you looking like a deer in headlights! Listen in as we share some of our most memorable awkward moments and see if you can relate!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is that a daemon in your pocket, or are you just ready for another round table discussion about the month in pop culture? Either way, you're in the right place! The holiday season is right around the corner, but we've got some pop culture to be thankful for right now.There's a faint smell of turkey in the air, Christmas carols already playing on the radio, and the boys are here to share the pop culture items that they're thankful for this month. The conversation kicks off with the launch of Disney+ as well as the highly anticipated series, The Mandalorian (with some excitement for baby "Yoda!"). In video games, we explore Nintendo's new iteration of Luigi's Mansion, as well as Pokemon Sword & Shield. Plus there's more TV and movies to discuss with Mindhunter, Schitt$ Creek, and the mind tripping film, Midsommar. From there, the boys discuss the HBO/BBC co-lab, His Dark Materials (along with some rather disturbing possible porn derivatives...) and Pat even discovers what his daemon

Her majesty may have already done had herses, but we're ready to show you our tuppence... for a tuppence or two! Grab your tea and sit in as we dish the dirt on the next four episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK!We're just past the midway point of the inaugural season of RuPaul's drag race and whether you've spent a tuppence or two on a subscription to WOW Presents+ or your tuppence is on fire from the mini and maxi challenges of the season this season has been fantastic! From Downton Draggy to Snatch Game to the infamous reading challenges, these queens have been bringing it to the runway every time. Listen in as we dish the dirt on episodes two through five and give our take on who we think the top three will be and who we want to win. It's a wig popping conversation, so grab your wig glue and let's get down to it!Grab your wig and heels, 'cause we're bringing you another fabulous episode of Drag is the New Spandex!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you get when you mix pop culture, Come Out With Pride, and Bear Bust? Bears Busting With Pride! Autumn is in the air in Orlando (in an 80 degree kinda way) and the boys are here to discuss the pop culture that they're digging like jack-o-lanterns!Pat, Erik, and Josh are back at the round table and they've got something to say... about this month in pop culture. Kicking off the conversation is our chat about Come Out With Pride, Orlando's third pride event in the year 2019, which included Jazell as grand marshal and RuPaul's Drag Race judge Ross Mathews and a special appearance from Carrot Top! From there it's onto the pop culture topics including Blizzard and the controversy around their recent tournament, Carnival Row on Amazon Prime, and Batwoman on The CW. After a brief pause for station identification, the boys tackle round two with talk about Pokemon Go, Disney's new trailer for Jungle Cruise, and the conclusion of Jonathan Hickman's game changing X-Men series, House of X and Powers of X! Be

Ello, Ello, Ello, gov'nah! We all know that the queen always enters a room purse first, but RuPaul's Drag Race UK enters Baga Chipz first! Listen in for all the tea about the Drag Race UK premiere!It's time for the tea... and crumpets, dear listeners! The premier of RuPaul's Drag Race UK has landed and these queens came here to make their mark and win their badges! From their entrance looks, to the first mini challenge, the Drag Race formula has crossed the pond and we've picked up a few new colloquialisms to add to our vocabulary! Hear the boys chat about their thoughts on the show's (lack of change in) format, the lack of prizes, and the queen inspired looks on the runway. It's time to pour the Vinegar into your finest Crystal and get ready for a new RuCap!Grab your wig and heels, 'cause we're bringing you another fabulous episode of Drag is the New Spandex!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We just took a DNA taste, turns out we're 100% THAT gay! Whether it's shaking our groove thangs or being scared of IT, we're ready to tackle the month in pop culture and share it all with you!After the glitter and sequins have faded from RuPaul's DragCon NYC 2019, the boys have found their way back to the round table for a new discussion on the pop culture topics that are on everyone's lips... Okay, well maybe just theirs - but that's enough for them!They start the show by tackling the topic of white privilege and Chelsea Handler's new Netflix documentary, Hello. Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea before diving into the songs and tears brought on by Steven Universe: The Movie and the epic cloning reveal in Jonathan Hickman's reboot of Marvel's X-Men in House of X and Powers of X. This month's break for station identification also includes the formal announcement of the new Flame ON! Patreon page where you can become part of our podcast family and help support the show at one of four genetica

What's better than stopping to smell the Blu Hydrangeas? Maybe a Baga Chipz with a side of Vinegar served in some Crystal? Well, we think that having a kiki with the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK is top of the pops and we hope you do too!RuPaul's DragCon NYC 2019 was the gift that just keeps on giving! While Brian and Pat were covering the convention, they were lucky enough to have a chance to interview the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in pairs of two and they wanted to get all the tea on their geeky traits, habits, and loves. Even though they had some equipment issues on day one, they still made sure they had a great time chatting with these amazing new queens to who are over the moon to join the legacy and family that is RuPaul's Drag Race!Grab your wig and heels, 'cause we're bringing you another fabulous episode of Drag is the New Spandex!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sashay, Shantay, Panther on the Runway! The queens gathered at the Javits Center in New York City which can only mean one thing: it's time for RuPaul's DragCon NYC 2019! Grab your tea and listen in while Pat chats about all the action that took place at this year's convention!What happens when you fill a convention space with fabulous celebs, outstanding drag queens & kings & genderbending artists, pink carpet, glitter, and a whole lotta love? It's called RuPaul's DragCon NYC and it celebrated its third year with a weekend full of panels, performances, and fierceness at the Javits Center. Pat and, off air contributor, Brian got some amazing photos and interviews that they were glad to share on the show's Instagram page, but Pat wanted to sit down and share his experiences with you, dear listeners.Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, our regular DragCon RuCappers were unavailable to join him, so Pat shares his thoughts with you solo. He shares stories, thoughts, and some upcoming surprises as we

As Dorian makes its way to the Florida coast, the boys are here to dish the dirt and keep you going this holiday weekend. Whether you are into Veronica Mars, The Boys, or Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World, our lads are dishing about it in this episode!Presenting a plethora of pop culture tidbits that are making our Peters tingle! We dive deep into the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man contract breakdown and give our thoughts (because who isn't right now?) about the future of our favorite web slinger. From there we dive into Jonathan Hickman's already EPIC take on the X-Men. (There are spoilers aplenty, so if you haven't started reading House of X and Powers of X, then skip this section until you have!) From there we discuss Veronica Mars coming back for season 4 (and boy, oh boy does Pat have some thought about Veronica Mars and her relationships!), personal glory holes on Netflix's Blown Away, receiving some closure from the new Invader Zim special on Netflix,&nb

Are you gay, geeky, just like hearing your good Judy's dishing about the latest in pop culture? Well then, you are in the right place! Every other Friday the boys of Flame ON! bring you their take on the pop culture world surrounding them. From TV and movies, to drag queens and video games, and beyond, we've got you covered! If you're ready for your gay and geeky slice of pop culture life, then sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the past behind us, we look to the present to see where representation has come since our early days, but beyond even that, we take a look at the horizon and venture to guess what the future will hold for not only us, but for generations to come! Welcome to the Gays of Future Present!After the cliffhanger at the end of our last episode, BeeJay is safely back behind the microphone to bring guide our crew through a new discussion on LGBTQIA+ representation. This time around we take a look at modern day representation in TV, movies, and much more in pop culture. Whether it's Schitt's Creek, Stranger Things, and Valkyrie being the MCU's first LGBTQIA+ super hero or Steven Universe, RuPaul's DragCon, or Marvel's Jessica Jones, we are seeing representation on a level that couldn't have dreamed of twenty years ago. Not content to stop there, we also take a look towards the future and discuss what we want to see in the future so that generations to come will be able to live out and proud!Sit back and get ready t

What is the first instance of homosexuality that you can remember from pop culture? Was it something that stuck with you, or was it a fleeting caricature of that was included for laughs? It's time for Rachel Summers to send us back in time as we discuss the Gays of Future Past!Beejay is back behind the host mic to bring you our newest installment in our Now That's What I Call Gay Life series! This time around, he has dropped the deeply personal and introspective questions and instead wants to find out what was the first LGBT+ representation the panel saw in pop culture. From Liberace and All My Children to Married With Children and The Simpsons, the boys dive into the Gays of Future Past to discuss the pop culture influences that shaped their early lives. Did they touch on the representation that you first saw on television, music, or games? Listen in and find out, but be careful because there may be a cliffhanger before reaching the Gays of Future Present...Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  

You can try to run from your responsibilities, but once you're a hero, you're always a hero! Find out what topics are getting the boys' Peter Tingle (nee Spider Sense) reacting in this month's pop culture round up!Dear listeners, the dog days of summer are here and we are moist and ready to chat, dish the dirt, and spill the tea about the month in pop culture! Before you go own any further, be warned, there are spoilers a plenty within the first hour of this show as we discuss (in-depth) the newest season of Netflix's uber popular series, Stranger Things, and the final film in Marvel's Phase Three (AKA The Infinity Saga), Spiderman: Far From Home. From there we dive into Amazon Prime's series, Good Omens, and Marvel Comics' Jason Aaron-penned, world shattering crossover event, War of the Realms. After a short break we dive into the second round of topics including Final Fantasy XIV: ShadowBringers, DC Universe's Young Justice, the Child's Play Reboot, Beetlejuice the musical, and the upcoming Marvel Comics, J

We all have dealbreakers. Those little (or not so little) qualities about other people that shut down our romantic and sometimes even platonic attraction to the people that enter into our lives. Check out what the boys of Flame ON! consider absolute dealbreakers!Beejay is back with Pat and Josh for another round table discussion about the things that make gay life oh so interesting. We parse those qualities that make you take a step back and decide that you can't continue getting to know someone either romantically or even platonically. Whether it's good dental hygiene, complaining that someone works too much, or kissing - these qualities could be the last straw in a budding relationship. Find out all the details in this new installment of our Gay Life series!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cracking fans, throwing shade... You Need To Calm Down because it's time for PRIDE! Check your Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels and get ready to dish the dirt and spill the tea about the things that are making us gag this month!The boys have arrived to the rainbow-draped round table to tackle the topics that are hot on their sparkly lips. There may be sunshine on the street at your local pride parade, but our first topic still wants to live in the dark ages as we discuss the most recent attempt for a Straight Pride parade in Boston, capitalism during pride month, and then the pastel rainbow shines for Taylor Swift's new bop, "You Need To Calm Down" and its boost to LGBTQIA+ visibility as well as the increased donations to GLAAD! From there they chat about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, some highlights from this year's E3 including the Final Fantasy 7 remake, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and the news that a Breath of the Wild sequel is in the works, and Crystal Crisis. The second round of topics

We were on the Edge of Glory as RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 came to a close and our new drag superstar was crowned. But- did season 11 live up to the legacy of the past decade of drag? Tune in to find out!Pat, Bryan, and Erik take their seats at the round table with a piping hot kettle of tea and are ready to discuss their thoughts on the crowning of the next drag superstar. However, before the finale can be discussed, they rewind back and tackle the latter half of the season to discuss challenges, (possibly unfair) eliminations, and whether or not Magikarp's splash will ever be effective against a lip sync opponent! Did they think the right top 4 made it through to the Season 11 grand finale? Did the right queen win? Find out all of this and more as Flame ON! spills the tea on the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 Finale!Grab your wig and heels, 'cause we're bringing you another fabulous episode of Drag is the New Spandex!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The battles have been fought and the dust and ash has settled in the land and the boys of Flame ON! are ready to dish the dirt and spill the tea on the month in pop culture and give all the awards to Drogon!Our episode begins with an in depth look at the series finale of Game of Thrones so be cautious if you have not watched the episode yet as there are massive spoilers ahead! From there the discussion turns to the season finale of The Flash as well as The CW's plans for their Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover as well as the third season of Netflix's hit baking comedy show, Nailed It! TAfter a short break for station identification, the boys tackle the new super villain movie Brightburn, the return of Project Runway to Bravo, and the super cute pocket monsters of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What started 11 years ago with Iron Man, has come to a star studded, 3 hour conclusion and we're here to discus it in all of it's spoilery goodness! This is it folks, we are in the Endgame!Flame ON! Assemble! But before we get any further, be warned that this episode is chock full of spoilers! No Infinity Stone is left unturned and plot points are discussed in detail, so if you haven't seen Endgame, turn back now and return to guarding the Soul Stone on Vormir until you have! The boys kick off the conversation with the highs, the parts of the movie that they loved, made them cheer, and made them cry. Then they take a few moments discussing things that were missed opportunities before wrapping up with some final thoughts and flame ratings!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is that your evil double or are you just staking a claim to the Iron Throne? Either way, Hellboy is ready to team up with Lilith to rule over all Seven Kingdoms... but where are her dragons?The boys have convened at the round table once again to discuss the month in pop culture and they've got some opinions they want to share! They kick off the topics by discussing Jordan Peele's Us, but be warned, if you haven't seen it yet, spoilers abound. From there they tackle the latest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Hellboy, and the new Netflix series, Special. Then onto gaming with Let's Go Pikachu for the Nintendo Switch and Devil May Cry V and Erik hops in the Way Back Machine to discuss the anime, Your Name, before Pat closes it out with some Game of Thrones chatter. Of course, they end the show with their picks for their 1UPs - the things that are giving them LIFE this month!Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you think Ginger Minj didn't have opinions on the past four seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race? Well before she served the tea on season 11, she had plenty to say about Seasons 9 & 10 as well as All Stars 3 & 4!With so much Drag Race on the television, and a busy touring schedule, Ginger Minj hasn't had much time to come in and dish the dirt and spill the tea about the previous seasons. Ginger decided that there were prior highlights that needed to be talked about and decided to share her feeling with all of you! So sit back with a nice cup of tea and get ready to relive the highlights of RuPaul's Drag Race!Grab your wig and heels, 'cause we're bringing you another fabulous episode of Drag is the New Spandex!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.