There’s something seriously paranormal going on in the newest episode of Maintenance is a Drag! This week, it’s the crossover episode we’ve all been dreaming of… Mercury Stardust and Amethyst Von Trollenberg. These two best friends are just ecstatic to get together and give the most professional home repair advice imaginable. Got haunted drawers or a gaping hole in your bathroom wall? There’s nothing to fear, Mercury and Amethyst are here!

Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer! Find out more at IFixIt.com

For more details on drywall repair watch: “Ask Mercury: Big & Little Drywall Fixes”: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=P8lMl98zj5I&ab_channel=MercuryStardust

History Segment:

Between text, paratext, and context: Queerbaiting and the contemporary media landscape by Eve Ng

https://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/917/793

Starring: Mercury Stardust and Amethyst Von Trollenberg

Creative Direction: Basil Forest

Editing: Gracie K. Wallner

History Segment: Hollis Coffin

Sound: Kat Rhapsody

Original Music: Rody Walker

Creative Support: Dani Hall

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It's time to spill the glitter and shine a spotlight on the real issues that keep our homes running smoothly. Our TikTok sensation, the one and only Mercury Stardust, is joined by vintage glam Drag Queen, Fay Ludes!

Mercury and Fay take a trip down memory lane as they dive into Fay's journey through the drag world. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the art of drag. Then get ready to dial up the drama as our beloved callers share their tails of mice sneaking into stove tops. Yes, you heard that right! Even maintenance has its share of unexpected surprises. From practical tips on dealing with stripped bolts to heartwarming discussions about being in the maintenance industry, Mercury tackles it all with their signature wit and charm.

Don't miss out on the laughter, the glamor, and the hilariously unexpected advice. Tune in now and let Mercury Stardust and Fay Ludes be your guides to a world where maintenance meets sequins!

History Segment sources:

Why are All the Lesbian Bars Disappearing? By Melissa Anderson : https://www.villagevoice.com/why-are-...

Lesbianbarproject.com

The Last Lesbian Bars by JD Samson : https://www.vice.com/en/article/9bgqw...

Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer!

Starring: Mercury Stardust and Fay Ludes

Creative Direction: Basil Forest

Editing: Gracie K. Wallner

History Segment: Hollis Coffin

Sound: Kat Rhapsody

Original Music: Rody Walker

Creative Support: Dani Hall

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to sashay your way through the world of maintenance mishaps with Maintenance Is A Drag! Join your fabulous host, Mercury Stardust, as she takes you on a high-heeled journey through the trials and tribulations of everyday fixes. This week, we have a very special guest joining us - the one and only drag performer, Tenderoni! Together, we'll be dishing out all the sizzling details on soap holder detachment, and gas-powered water heater drama. Oh, honey, if you thought landlord and tenant agreements were just boring paperwork, think again! But fear not, dear listeners, because Maintenance Is A Drag has got your back. We'll be serving up some fabulous tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of repairs like a seasoned queen. So grab your toolbox and your fiercest outfit, because it's time to slay the maintenance game!

Thank you to our episode sponsor IFixIT for fighting for the right to repair and helping us keep the lights on. Visit their site for helpful tools and fix-it guides to fix just about anything around the house. Never take broken for an answer!

History Segment Sources:

Too Wong Foo Is As Flawed as It Is Fabulous by Manuel Betancourt

Rolling Stone Film Review of To Wong Foo from 1995 by Peter Travers

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