Caius and Bigtop (Cleveland; he/they/it) unpack one ofBigtop’s signature numbers, a mime performance set to a dynamic instrumental track by avant-garde Finnish band Alamaailman Vasarat. They talk eclectic music libraries, subverting audience expectations, transmasc voice dysphoria (and euphoria), and the many artistic principles you can learn from studying clown.

Content warnings: a mention of childhood repression related to Christian conservatism.

Special thanks to Dean Heartthrob, Ronnie Wrath, Mizer Malicious, Ocean Unknown, Maine(void), Beck E. Bardoux, Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, Comatose, Marquis Gaylord, the Great Fagliachi, and Lil Bottom!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

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Caius and Jace Blaze (NEOhio; they/he) revisit the final nightof Jace’s Purple Reign as Mr. Ohio King All-Star 2024, with an emphasis on his second stepdown number, a mix juxtaposing music from Prince and Janelle Monáe. They talk pageant preparation, Prince illusion, the protest history of music by Blackartists, and finding self-love with the support of chosen family.

Content warnings: discussion of religious trauma, homophobia(including internalized homophobia), transphobia, anti-Blackness, and family estrangement.

Special thanks to Mizer Malicious, Butch Thespian,Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner, Beck E. Bardoux, Comatose, Luna Jade, Dean Heartthrob, Freddy La Flare, AndroNTT, and Ronnie Wrath!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

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Caius and Transsexuella (Cleveland; she/he) dive into Transsexuella’s original mix and campaign for office, “TS for America.” They talk crossdressing while transsexual, Lushious Massacr’s influence, autistic joy in cheer, and the push for disabled representation in drag.

Content warnings: discussion of injury and chronic illness. References to ableism and transphobia. Multiple uses of homophobic and transphobic slurs.

Special thanks to the Twisted Transitioner, Dean Heartthrob, Maine(void), Luna Jade, Marquis Gaylord, Ronnie Wrath, Kyle Yerself, Mizer Malicious, AndroNTT, Therapissed, and Lewd Garou!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Poundcake (Youngstown; he/him) reflect on one of Poundcake’s best-loved live singing acts, a character-driven burlesque performance inspired by “Beetlejuice.” They talk drag king history, burlesque improv techniques, the queer/trans appeal of playing the villain, and the value of mutual respect in drag community.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia (including misgendering and fetishization). References to fatphobia.

Special thanks to AndroNTT, Freddy La Flare, Luna Jade, RonnieWrath, Maine(void), Butch Thespian, Mizer Malicious, Dean Heartthrob, Therapissed, Lewd Garou, Lil Bottom, Beck E. Bardoux, the Twisted Transitioner, and Marquis Gaylord!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Ryder Slowly (Cleveland; he/him) unpack Ryder’sfavorite mix to perform, featuring three Bon Jovi hits. They talk masculine role models, classic rock, how to make a mix, and the rewards of mentoring Cleveland’s new and emerging kings.

Content warnings: references to misgendering, gender dysphoria, and misogyny.

Special thanks to Ronnie Wrath, Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, and Lil Bottom!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Bram Stroke-her (Cleveland; he/they) reflect on Bram’s intimately-staged interpretation of “Disturbia,” developed for the Got You Covered challenge of Kingpin season 2 and revised for his recent benefit show, Surviving the 27 Club. They talk professionalism in drag, authentic representation of Dissociative Identity Disorder, best practices for rhinestoning, and finding trans joy.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of mental illness and anti-DID ableism. References to transphobia, abuse, childhood trauma, and medical trauma including inpatient treatment. Occasional use of the f-slur.

Special thanks to Therapissed, the Twisted Transitioner, Ronnie Wrath, Kyle Yerself, Maine(void), and Elina Mountanto!

Donate to the Broken Bed Fund via Venmo @bramstrokeher

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat.Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

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Caius and Sir Guy (Detroit; he/they) unpack the personal and political layers of Sir Guy’s entertaining (and educational) musical homage to the clitoris, set to an early Dorian Electra single. They talk kinging in flannel, Dolly Parton, lesbian visibility, and the responsibilities kings hold in the performer-audience relationship.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of lesbophobia and caraccident-related injuries. References to genital anatomy and historicalmisogyny.

Special thanks to Maine(void), Homer E. Rodick, and RonnieWrath!

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and AndroNTT (Akron/NEOhio; he/him) analyze thestorytelling and emotional expression of Andro’s “Succession”-inspired Mitski mix, which he has performed exclusively at The Odditorium. They talk speech and debate, the impact of fictional babygirls, growing up a film and TV nerd, and drag as a counterpoint to poetry.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia, anti-Black racism, misogyny, and misogynoir. Mentions of addiction, parent-child abuse, and sexual assault. Occasional use of the d-slur.

Special thanks to Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner,Beck E. Bardoux, Homer E. Rodick, and Rocky Switch!

Donate to Andro’s transportation fund here:

Cashapp/Venmo @androntt

Zelle donate@hotcle.org

Credit hotcle.org/act

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Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: caiuscrow@gmail.com

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/