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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Race Chaser S15 E9 “The Crystal Ball: Episode 200”
Are you ready for some Cake and Candy? It’s time for a Ball to celebrate 200 Episodes of Drag Race and Alaska and Willam are ready to Let Loose! They chat about all the runway looks, the amazing production number provided to us by RuPaul herself, and the new fangled idea of something call an “inner saboteur.”
91 min
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HOT GOSS #186 “Ariana Did The Thing, The Front ...
This week Alaska is joined by guest co-host Delta Work to discuss what “thing” Angela Bassett did and why the internet is talking about it, a new teaser for The Little Mermaid, and how far a $50 honorarium and a nice meal can get you. Plus they are joined by Arkansas Queen Athena Sinclair to talk about the work she is doing in her home state to fight the anti-Drag bills being proposed at the capital.
68 min
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Race Chaser S15 E8 “LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown”
You make me want to La La! This week the queens put on their best leotards for bucking and hit the stage for a LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown! Alaska and Willam revel in the glory of Sasha Colby, praise Anetra’s abilities, and have some light critique for the fashions and hair choices of others. And it’s a video episode this week, as Willam calls in from Hawaii and Alaska pods from her big green chair. Top 9 baby!
61 min
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HOT GOSS #185 “Be My Baby Tonight, The A List, ...
Alaska and Willam get all gossy this week as they discuss Willam’s performance art on Valentine’s Day, the hellscape of global news stories, and ‘The Real Friends of WeHo.’ That’s right, they are joined by Todrick Hall for a Tip Spot to talk about the controversy around his new reality show and yes god the house down, Willam and Todrick talk about...the boots!!!
67 min
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Race Chaser S15 E7 “The Daytona Wind 2”
Who’s ready for a shequel? The Daytona Wind is back and ready to blow all over these Season 15 queens. Alaska and Willam talk about the acting choices, the runway looks, and the absence of farts this episode. And if you found this episode particularly irreverent, our editing this week is paying homage to “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”
79 min
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Preview: Tell It To My Heart (w/ Alaska and Wil...
Enjoy this preview of the MOM Plus Bonus content for February. Alaska and Willam take a little moment behind the paywall to celebrate love, friendship, and novelty mouth items; in their Valentine’s Day Special: Tell It To My Heart! They reflect on Saint Valentine, some of their early crushes, and even take a dive in the DM’s for a little love, sex, and relationship advice.
7 min
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HOT GOSS #184 “Party Girl Grammys, Closet for Q...
Alaska and Willam discuss all the latest gossip this week, from the Grammys to the Queerties, to that chair…which they put there. Plus, they are joined by Heidi N Closet to discuss her work on the award nominated podcast “Hall & Closet” and her new career as a physician. And the DM’s are full of info the listeners need these queens to know, and a drick with a turtleneck.
56 min
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Race Chaser S15 E6 “Old Friends Gold”
Now if you want to talk about where Golden Gals and Girl Groups meet, you’ve come to the exact right pod! Alaska and Willam discuss the latest episode of Drag Race where the Season 15 queens fight over which group gets the metal song, showcase their old age illusions in group performances, and walk the runway in 8 seconds flat.
69 min
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HOT GOSS #183 “Pasta Babies, Black History Mont...
Alaska and Willam are gossing it up about gays on TV, making love to pasta, and singing songs for lovers and karaoke apps. Plus it’s Black History Month and it’s time for us to challenge our knowledge and engage in some self-educating google searches thanks to Rachel Cargle. And sadly, the country is mourning the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police.
54 min
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Race Chaser S15 E5 “House of Fashion”
House of Love or House of Fashion? This week, after a reading mini challenge, the queens are tasked with creating their own fashion houses and walking original designs down the runway. Ru is in buttercup yellow, Ross is in a blouse design by Ross Mathews available now via Instagram, and Janelle Monáe is in the house!! Luxx wanted a win, so she got one, and the judges wanted to see Salina dance, so they had her send Amethyst home.
79 min
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Bonus MOM Preview: Little Miss Pageant Pod
Join Alaska and Willam as they chat about the Miss Universe 2023 Pageant exclusively on MOM Plus. This Bonus MOM content is a mini Pageant Pod episode where they look at video clips from the National Costume category, discuss the differences between drag pageants and beauty pageants, and get some hot intel from Suzy Wong, a former title holder, Miss Continental Judge, and connoisseur of pageantry.
8 min
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HOT GOSS #182 “Fully Realized Wig, Ugly In Drag...
Join Alaska and Willam as they sift through so much goss they don’t know what to do with it. From Golden Girlz Live, to The Real Friends of WeHo, to George Santos in drag; they cover it all. Plus a conversation about selective outrage, plenty of Tweet Toots, and of course those deep dark DM’s full of dricks.
46 min
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Race Chaser S15 E4 “Supersized Snatch Game”
Alaska and Willam discuss this week’s Drag Race episode featuring a Supersized Snatch Game with 14 queens giving impressions, jumbo sized glory holes that feature the assets of the Pit Crew, and Ru wearing her Met Gala look! Plus it’s giving Beautiful Nightmare on the runway, and a never before seen Twin-sync on the Main Stage.
74 min
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HOT GOSS #181 “Unmatched Catalogue, Internal A...
Alaska and Willam are back with all the juiciest scuttlebutt of the week. They talk about Bob going on tour with Madonna, Jinkx on Broadway, and the launch of a Drag Race TV channel. Plus a Tip Spot from the one and only Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté to discuss her reign as Miss Congeniality, her propensity for Twitter, and who she’s rooting for on The Real Friends of WeHo.
60 min
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Race Chaser S15 E3 “All Queens Go To Heaven”
Willam and Alaska contemplate the after life as they discuss the newest episode of Drag Race Season 15: the queens, their group skits, and the metallic runway looks. Maybe a drag queen neck crack can transport us back to a time with longer runways? One thing is for certain, Sasha Colby is God.
80 min
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HOT GOSS #180 “Megan McMichaels, The Gay One?, ...
Alaska and Willam are back for the first Hot Goss of the near year with discussions about the 'Fake Friends of the Valley,' a perfect drag number from the 'Megan' movie, and scuttlebutt in Washington politics. Plus the Alaskan egg shortage, Kelly Rowland’s girl group casting expertise, y una verga grande.
48 min
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Race Chaser S15 E1 “One Night Only Parts 1&2”
Alaska and Willam are back for coverage of the all new flagship Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and this one is a video episode! These queens are talking about every single moment of this huge double premiere. From photoshoots both “wet ’n wild” and “gusty n’ lusty,” to the challenges of group choreography, to walking ducks on the runway; your favorite disseminators are back to dissect and discuss it all.
109 min
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Betterhelp Presents: Empower Your Day
Willam and Alaska discuss the difference between good days and bad days and how they empower themselves to take charge of how they feel. Whether it's exercise, affirmations, or therapy, there are many tools to make you feel empowered.
7 min
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Race Chaser CvW E6 “Grand Finale”
It’s the Grand Finale of the Canada Versus The World Seasonette and Alaska and Willam are ready to crown a winner! Join them as they recap the final episode’s photoshoot, mirror chats, ‘Coronation Eleganza’ runway presentation, and Lip Sync Smackdown. Condragulations to all the queens and shoutout to Stephanie Prince for “looking the best.”
55 min
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Preview: A Very Delta Christmas—The Non-Denomin...
December's MOM Plus Bonus content is a gift from us to you! Join Delta Work for this MOM Plus exclusive Holiday Show (audio AND visual) featuring musings on Christmas, expert gift wrapping tips, and the wisdom of a true Christmas MVP. Plus pop ups from Alaska & Willam, Jaida & Heidi, and Big Dipper & Meatball.
6 min
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HOT GOSS #179 “Robot Artists, Meet The Queens, ...
It’s the last Hot Goss of 2022 and Willam and Alaska are ready to Meet The Queens of Season 15! They talk about all their new sisters, Ru doing the talkshow circuit, and answer your emails about Scuttlebutt and Crystal. Plus they are joined by Sharok to discuss the situation in Iran and the importance of staying informed on this human rights atrocity.
66 min
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Race Chaser CvW E5 “Spy Queens”
It’s Top 5 time on this quickie Seasonette of Canada Vs. The World! The divas are guided by Traci Melchor as they face an acting challenge; playing “Spy Queens’ in a new blockbuster movie trailer. The runway is all about Club Kids or Y2Gay or Brooke Lynn in a plastic dress…either way, they all look great, but not sure they are going to the same party. This week determines the TOP 4, and next week it’s crowning time!
57 min
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HOT GOSS #178 “Understated Scoochments, Scuttle...
Back for another week of goss, Alaska and Willam are talking about the Drag Race Season 15 announcement, how to win a Peabody, and dicks on clocks. Plus they honor the loss of Georgia Holt and Samantha James aka “Cookie Tookie.”
54 min
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Race Chaser CvW E4 “Comedy Queens”
Come on down to the chuckle hut, it’s time for a little comedy. Alaska and Willam discuss episode 4 of Canada vs. The World as the queens do a Cameo-inspired mini challenge, and present jokes and plaid looks on the Runway. Sadly, Icesis Couture left the competition, so you know what that means: false suspense and a non elimination week. Scuttlebutt.
56 min
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HOT GOSS #177 “MOM HQ, Drag Dealer, and Cross P...
This week on Hot Goss, Willam and Alaska talk about all the MOM dolls they encountered at the studio, the exciting release of Brittney Griner, what exactly a Drag Dealer is. Plus they are joined by Courtney Act & Vanity calling in all the way from Sydney for a special cross pod event. And they read some DM's about hooking up in your own home, Krystal’s husband, and the closing of Hamburger Mary Ypsilanti.
66 min