THEE Original Labubu tattoo artist CryBabyHunter — AKA Hunter Chao — joins Delulu with Ryan where he tattoos delulu labubu live while we talk everything from his personal lore to astrology. Based in LA and completely self-taught, Hunter went from outsider to one of the most in demand names in the game, known for his delicate linework, internet-breaking Labubu pieces, and for tattooing none other than Ice Spice (who also gave him a tattoo in return).

We dive into his journey navigating the tattoo world on his own terms, how he squashed his beef with Inked Magazine, and how being a petty Virgo shaped both of our creative paths. It’s raw, funny, and filled with heart, just like Hunter’s work.

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Writers: Ryan Lu & Cameron Pormir

Producer: Brett Shaner

PA: Minna Kim

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant and tender soul behind Pidgin Doll — artist and dollmaker Joshua David McKenney. Joshua opens up about growing up queer in a conservative environment and how creating art became his lifeline — a way to express beauty, identity, and emotion when words weren’t always enough. Through his breathtaking art dolls, he’s built a world where every detail tells a story, and every creation holds a piece of his heart.

We talk about the healing power of creativity, the intersection of queerness and fantasy, and the whimsical world of his mermaid sisters Olive and Anette — characters born from his imagination who might get a life of their own. Joshua also shares what it was like working with Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, and how Melanie Martinez became a fan of his work. This episode is a soft, magical exploration of self-expression, resilience, and what it means to build the world you always wished existed — and then invite others to believe in it, too.

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Writers: Ryan Lu & Cameron Pormir

Producer: Brett Shaner

PA: Jodie Filamena

Biggest pop star in the world (claiming & trululu) Bonnie McKee joins Ryan on Delulu for the ultimate deep dive into her glittering, chaotic, and triumphant journey as an artist. We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her cult-classic Bombastic EP — now re-released as the "Play Hard Edition" (out July 4th!) — and get the inside scoop on her long-awaited album Hot City, a sparkling, high-energy love letter to 2010s maximalist pop. Bonnie opens up about writing iconic smashes like Teenage Dream, California Gurls, and Hold It Against Me, how the music industry nearly broke her, and how Lana Del Rey helped her believe in herself again as an artist.

We get into the tea-lulu on manifestation, reinvention, and what it takes to keep going when everyone else has counted you out.

Welcome to the ultimate Bonnie McKee interview.

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Join my ⁠⁠⁠Passes besties⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in next week's WWADGD!

✦ Video version available on Spotify ✦

Brought to you by Passes

Writer: Ryan Lu

Producer: Brett Shaner

PA: Minna Kim