Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstars and fan favorites Alaska (All Stars S2 Winner, S5 Top 3) and Willam (S4 standout and Emmy Nominated actor) bring you an insider’s look at the worldwide phenomenon that is Drag Race by discussing and dissecting every episode ever. They also dive into Hot Goss, go behind the curtain of the Drag scene, and answer emails from their dedicated listeners. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.

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HOT GOSS #212: “I Vibe New York, a Cadillac Bag...
From Hurri-quakes to NYC gigs, to new photoshoots, Alaska and Willam are back with another glorious episode of Hot Goss. They talk about hit shows returning to television (duh), Irene The Alien making a glass of ice water, and some doctor dick in SF that’s going to waste. Plus they are joined by Tony Moore for a little Mickey’s themed Tip Spot.
62 min
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Race Chaser S8 E9 “The Realness”
This Classique episode of Drag Race Season 8 features a music video challenge where the Top 4 queens compete to see who gets to ‘move into the house’ of the Finale. Alaska and Willam have some thoughts about serving overhead glamor while supporting ones own body weight, but that’s beside the point. Plus the divas serve ‘Best Drag’ or ‘What’s Left’ on the runway, and it's just family on the judges panel.
53 min
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HOT GOSS #211 “Poundcake In A Pedicab, Support ...
Alaska and Willam get all gossed up as they chat about Ptown gigs, Beyoncé’s Renaissance, and how best to stash your bag in a bush. Plus a pop up from Corbalina Actington, an informative Tip Spot from Joshua Block with the ACLU, and many exciting and intriguing DM’s in the cave.
53 min
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Race Chaser S8 E8 “RuPaul Book Ball”
Alaska and Willam, both authors, are extremely qualified to recap and critique this literary episode of Drag Race. The Top 5 queens play with puppets, tell ‘jokes jokes jokes jokes,’ and then present three looks on the runway. Two of the categories might be described as “boo boo,” the Eleganza category featured some real creative prowess, while the full cast Jerri Blank performance was…out of left field.
69 min
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HOT GOSS #210 “Doll Invasion, He’s Our Grandpa,...
The goss overfloweth this week with chats about shows in Canada, the newly crowned Pool Party Princess Jasmine Kennedie, and a Book Club check in. Plus a double dose of Tip Spots as Alaska and Willam are joined by Fran Tirado to share a run down of what happened at the Fire Island Doll Invasion, and the host of 'Lovett or Leave It,' Jon Lovett drops in to give the divas a little political update on the grandpa we’re stuck with.
58 min
81
Race Chaser S8 E7 “Shady Politics”
We all know that drag is both shady and political and that’s just what Alaska and Willam discuss on this week's recap of Season 8 of Drag Race. First Ru parades the Pit Crew into the workroom for a rather suggestive game, and then pairs the queens up for a political smear campaign challenge. And it’s Black and White Realness on the runway before Chi Chi DeVayne blows the roof off the mainstage with an incredible lip sync performance. She told Ru one thing: ‘I’m not going!’
56 min
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HOT GOSS #209 “April May November, Book Club, a...
It’s a video episode of Hot Goss! Join Alaska and Willam as they come up with clever drag names, discuss the ‘wet look,’ and ponder why people might throw ice at a show. Plus they read your messages about possible Drag Race prizes, being aromantic, and why Ru loves LaToya Jackson so much.
50 min
83
Betterhelp Presents: “I’m a Plans Girl”
Alaska and Willam take a moment to chat about making tough choices and all the "shoulda woulda couldas" in life. Do you like to make plans or are you more 'go with the flow?' And what tools do you use to make a decision when you are at a big crossroad in life?
5 min
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Race Chaser S8 E6 “The Wizards Of Drag”
Alaska and Willam return to their coverage of Season 8 for Race Chaser Classique! It’s time for a makeover challenge with the cast of “Little Woman LA” inspired by Ru’s favorite book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The looks on the runway were a little Leg Avenue, but the drama in Untucked was reality TV gold. I Love It!
65 min
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HOT GOSS #208 “Sexty, Barbie, and AI Raps” (w/ ...
This week Alaska is joined by guest co-host Jackie Beat to talk about turning Sexty, the art of writing a good song parody, and why it pays to be kind of bitchy to Madonna. Plus they discuss big box office week at the movies, term limits for elected officials, and that one vein on the dick that Jackie is obsessed with.
61 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E12 “Grand Finale” (w/ Alexis M...
Mother is ready to give out some hardware, as it's finally time to crown the champion of All Stars 8 and the Queen of the Fame Games. This week, Alaska and Willam talk about the final runway looks, original song performances by Kandy and Jimbo, and what it takes to be an ASMR lover. Plus, they are joined by their All Star sister Alexis Michelle for a little mid-week Tip Spot to get some behind the scenes scaldratia about her experience shooting this season.
80 min
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HOT GOSS #207 “Hooking or Crooking, Another Feu...
Alaska and Willam are back with the goss to talk about this global heat wave, their new book club, and how to play Dungeons & Dragons. Plus we asked 100 men and survey says Willam knows how to make great TV! And the DM’s are full of queries about gogo boy hook ups and barbershop porn collaborations.
52 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E11 "The Fame Games Variety Ext...
Join Alaska and Willam for the 5 Year Anniversary Episode of Race Chaser as they recap the The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza episode of All Stars 8. The girls are giving shows on the main stage and not a soul can clock! Plus, the return of the glittery spinning wheel, and mother RuPaul graces the runway in her Season 15 promo look.
66 min
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HOT GOSS #206 “A Softness, His Plumber, and Ben...
Willam is joined by special guest co-host Delta Work on this episode of Hot Goss. They celebrate the one year anniversary of ‘Very Delta,’ discuss wig reveals on the starting blocks, and bask in the merits of drawn butter. Plus Delta shares her ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for summer party hosting and her love of a good Drag King Name.
60 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E10 “The Letter L” (w/ Priyanka)
Willam is joined by guest co-host and Lip Sync Assassin Priyanka to discuss the most recent episode of All Stars. They talk about fashion strategies, RuPaul’s workroom fashions, and how wild it is to have a makeover challenge this late in the game. Plus, Priyanka spills all the behind the scenes details about meeting RuPaul for the first time.
67 min
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HOT GOSS #205 “Club Dallas, SCOTUS BS, and Elis...
Willam is joined by Meatball this week to discuss all of the scuttlebutt and hearsay they can muster. From wig storage on a plane to continued BS rulings from SCOTUS, to the deep crevices of the DM-filled cave, they cover it all. And if you thought they weren’t going to talk about the video of the twink Nairing his butt, you were sorely mistaken.
58 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E9 “Carson Kressley, This Is Yo...
Willam is joined by guest co-host Heidi N Closet for an extra special recap of the All Stars 8 Roast of Carson Kressley. Heidi shares lots of behind the scenes tidbits from her time on All Stars, plus they discuss their sisters’ comedy sets and Snow Bunny runway looks. From a Top 4 to the Final 3, it’s almost time to induct a new member into the All Stars Hall of Fame.
80 min
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HOT GOSS #204 “Pride Schedules, Queens of the G...
Alaska and Willam are back with a fresh gaggle of goss as they discuss the cancellation of Queen of the Universe, archival footage of RuPaul’s original casting call for Drag Race, and Willam’s very busy Pride travel schedule. Plus, they are joined by Showbiz’s Murray Hill to talk about his two TV shows, visiting the VP for Pride, and representation in the media. Showbiz!
58 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E8 “You're A Winner Baby!”
Alaska and Willam are back to recap another All Stars episode, and this one is all about fashion and strategy. Will the queens run out of time before showing their looks on the runway? Will a queen flip flop on her word to protect her sister when it comes to voting? Is it all just an elaborate scheme to drum up drama and win another Emmy? And why aren’t the judges the ones sending the girls home? What up with that?
61 min
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HOT GOSS #203 “Submersible, Damaging Narratives...
Alaska and Willam goss it up this week as they discuss Titanique The Musical, a botched expedition to see the Titanic wreckage, and price gouging on eBay for Lil Poundcake dolls. Plus some feedback about their political chats, and speculation on how to play The Fame Games. And a special message to DJ Bozo: “stop acting like you know people!”
51 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E7 “Forensic Queens”
Race Chaser is back and Alaska and Willam are on the case! This week on All Stars the queens are improvising their way thru a Ru-crime mystery focused on the whereabouts of Little Poundcake. But if you want the real tea, straight from the horse’s mouth, you better tune in here as Alaska and Willam talk about Alexis's tears, Mama Ru’s workroom pep talk, and Jorgeous’s travel wig.
68 min
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HOT GOSS #202 “Twitter Beef, Tony Tony Tony, an...
It’s a video episode of Hot Goss! Alaska and Willam are back in the studio to talk about this week’s hottest stories. From Alex Newell’s iconic Tony Award win, to Drag Race girls beefing on Twitter, to 15 years of Lady Gaga, they cover it all. Plus some enlightening DM’s; including a theory about why the Pit Crew truly are shoeless…foot fetish anyone?
54 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E6 “JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusi...
Alaska and Willam are back in the studio together and looking gorgeous for this video episode of Race Chaser. They discuss the All Star studded production of JOAN: The Unauthorized Rusical, directed by friend of the pod Adam Shankman. This week they go deep into voting strategies, scoring rubrics, and even discuss post show Twitter beefs. Plus they put on their fashion critic hats to dissect the Grace Jones inspired runway looks.
78 min
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HOT GOSS #201 “Teenage Dreams, Straight Parents...
This week, Alaska and Willam have the goss you love most, from coast to coast. They discuss Alaska’s “Teenage Dream” Katy Perry tribute show, Willam’s views on bigoted parents, and Apple’s new Vision Pro goggles. Plus a little BTS about “Drag Me To Dinner” (now available on Hulu) and some relationship advise from deep in the cave.
55 min
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Race Chaser AS8 E5 “Snatch Game of Love”
Are you looking for love? This week the All Star queens serve up their best celebrity impressions in order to make a love match with two nice young gay men. Heidi makes good on her statement from a few weeks ago: “I’m leaving,” and we get a whole runway full of Ruveals. And Alaska and Willam agree, the stand out of this episode is Jasmine Kennedie dripping her juices all over the stage as a Lip Sync Assassin.
80 min