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 DU S2 E3 “A Bottomless Brunch”
Who’s REDy for some mediocre breakfast food and high quality entertainment? Alaska and Willam dive into Episode 3 of Drag Race Down Under this week. Join in on the fun as they narrowly escape an eye infection, wear their red dresses on the runway, and make toasts without drinks. Plus Willam calls Rhys “Rice,” so that’s fun too!
58 min
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HOT GOSS #160 “Bird Watching, Neutrogena, & Sna...
Alaska and Willam have some piping Hot Goss to share about their bird watching travels, private jet gigs, and the origin of rhinestones. They also discuss the most recent climate legislation, Britney Griner’s sentencing in Russia, and the passing of gay icon Olivia Newton John. Plus they are joined by the hilarious Ms. Pat to talk about the premiere of Season 2 of “The Ms. Pat Show” on BET Plus.
62 min
328
Race Chaser DU S2 E1&2 “Grand Opening” & “Cagey...
Alaska and Willam are taking a trip across the globe to begin their coverage of Season 2 of Drag Race Down Under. This premiere episode is extra special, as it features recaps of the first two episodes of the season, plenty of questionable accents, and even a pop up from Courtney Act! And did you see how gorgeous Queen 3 and Queen 7 look in the new show artwork?
81 min
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HOT GOSS #159 “AAA Girls, Miss Honey, and Kissi...
Alaska and Willam are back from their quick trip to the UK to talk about the AAA Girls Reunion, their upcoming tour documentary project, and the many divas and dolls they spent the weekend with. Plus they get into some political chats about Monkeypox vaccines and why gay marriage is all of a sudden up for discussion again. And it’s big drick day in the cave as the divas share advice on electric cars and ...cousins.
47 min
330
MOM Plus Preview: The Good Hot P***y Power Hour...
Enjoy this exclusive preview of the first few minutes of TGHPPH with Gigi Gorgeous only available on MOM Plus. Alaska and Willam sit down in studio with the iconic Gigi Gorgeous to discuss her life in the public eye. They chat about her marriage, her spray tan, and what it's like to share everything with her followers on youtube.
8 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E12 “Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackd...
It’s the final episode of a historic All Stars season and Alaska and Willam are ready to talk about these stunning runways and well-manufactured lip syncs. Was the writing on the wall? Were the briefcases the same? Does RuPaul want us all to think about clowns with washboard abs and smile? Who knows! Enjoy the pod and congratulations Jinkx Monsoon!
65 min
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HOT GOSS #158 “A Doctor’s Note, See You In The ...
Alaska and Willam are back with the goss, and they’re spilling more tea than Trinity The Tuck on a hot mic at a brunch gig. They discuss Alaska’s adventure to get her Monkeypox vaccine, when the dictionary claps back, and how to survive living in Reseda. Plus a Tip Spot from the iconic Kelly Mantle to talk about her experience making a movie with Alaska, and touring the world with T&K.
49 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E11 “Drag Race Gives Back Varie...
It’s time to put on a talent show and raise some money for charitable organizations! Our eight All Star Queens sit down for a Tic Tac Chat with Ru and Michelle before showing off their many talents in a philanthropic drag show. Alaska and Willam dissect each number ranging from lip synching to back flips to rapping, singing opera, choreography, and even bare feet covered in stones. Who will get the 3 Legendary Legend Stars up for grabs this week?
67 min
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HOT GOSS #157 "Raja Favoritism, Monkeypox, and ...
Alaska and Willam are back back back again to give you a dose of what's happening...and it's Secret Celebrity Drag Race...? No, it's Carmen Carerra in a swimsuit! These divas discuss losing your driver's license only to realize you never had one in the first place, getting a Monkeypox vaccine, and their deep undying love for Raja. Plus a little exploration into the matching skin tone of nipples and balls.
47 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E10 “The Kennedy Davenport Cent...
Celebrating their 4 year podiversary with fruits and flowers, Alaska and Willam are back with a new episode of Race Chaser to discuss the newest and most prestigious episode of Drag Race All Stars. Let’s get this roast a cookin’ ! It’s time for the Kennedy Davenport Center Honors, but with no Kennedy Davenport...hmmm. The queens take turns roasting one another and serving “All Glowed Up” on the runway.
78 min
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HOT GOSS #156 “Outfest, District 6 Supervisor, ...
Baby the goss is double dosed today! Alaska and Willam talk about their new favorite show "Very Delta," Monkeypox, and hole pics from space. And they are joined by not one, but two intrepid guests this week for a double helping of a Tip Spot! Kit Williamson shares about his new series "Unconventional," which is getting a premiere at Outfest in LA, and Honey Mahogany talks about her campaign to become the District 6 Supervisor in SF.
61 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E9 “Drag Like Drag Queen”
Alaska and Willam go viral this week as they discuss the queens’ social media dance challenge creations. And what lies beneath you ask? “It’s a tear away…underneath my tear away!!!” Jinkx eats a peanut butter sanwidge, Monét takes the note from RuPaul, and Trinity The Tuck, tucks…”I live!”
66 min
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Doing The Dishes Is Good For The Brain presente...
Alaska and Willam discuss some fun ways they keep their brain active and healthy. A great way to take care of yourself and your brain is Betterhelp Online Therapy. You can get 10% off your first month with code DRAG at Betterhelp.com/drag.
5 min
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HOT GOSS #155 “The Champagne Slipper, @wigsyouw...
Things are getting gossy as Alaska and Willam catch up about London travels, magazine covers, and the dire state of politics and gun control. On a lighter note they are joined by iconic wig makers @zachkilian and @gowigorgohome to discuss their new product launch at wigsyouwant.com. Plus your favorite podcasters go on a fact finding mission to discover what it takes ‘To Tell The Truth.’
69 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E8 “Santa’s School For Girls”
Alaska and Willam are in the holiday spirit and want to wish everyone a Kissy Christmas in July! It’s time to dissect this 11 minute opus of a skit featuring natural hair, method acting, and a few red herrings. And the runway?…well was it knit though? Was it giving knitwear? Only Ru can judge the queens…the judges certainly aren’t.
64 min
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HOT GOSS #154 “Jackie’s Venmo, Lake Superior’s ...
Alaska is joined by guest co-host Jackie Beat for this episode of Hot Goss. They discuss Golden Girls references, Jackie’s Venmo account, and the horrible news from the Supreme Court regarding Roe v. Wade. Plus some fun chat about dog brunches, how to ghost a former hook up, and Jackie’s trip to Costa Rica.
60 min
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Pride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Varla Jean Merma...
Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.
73 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E7 “Legendary Legend Looks”
Grab your non specific energy drink, it’s time for Race Chaser! Alaska and Willam definitely both watched the episode all the way through this week and they discuss the iconic RuPaul looks that our 8 All Stars got to reinterpret for the runway. Jinkx is a little slap happy in the workroom, Trinity and the sewing machine are best friends, and Raja should have pulled the old “I love Reggae” trick. Plus Betsey Johnson is a guest judge on the MainStage.
64 min
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HOT GOSS #153 “Defray, Barbara Seville, and ‘I ...
Alaska and Willam are back to discuss releasing the trade, twitter beef, and how to drag a republican gubernatorial candidate with receipts. Plus get to the bottom of one of their favorite references and answer you DM’s, some sent directly from a real cave.
54 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E6 “Total Ru-quest Live”
Alaska and Willam know a thing or two about girl groups, and they are here to weigh in on the All Star performances on episode 6. This week they discuss the bonus Legendary Legend Stars, group choreography, and early 2000's references. It seems like no one wants to give tough critiques anymore, but that's why these divas are here! Also Tove Lo has a cake on her head, Jaida has IBS, and Ru is wearing a little yellow dress and an ankle-strapped heel.
69 min
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HOT GOSS #152 “Pride Gigs, Gazumption, and a Cr...
Alaska and Willam return for another piping and steaming episode of the gossiest pod there is! This week they discuss pride gigs, Drag: The Musical, and all the negative attention drag queens are getting from right wing extremists. Plus Willam shares her Pride reading list, and a juicy DM explains arachnid symbolism for Alaska.
54 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E5 “Draguation Speeches”
Alaska and Willam are back to matriculate the girls! They discuss Episode 5 of All Stars 7 and all the queens’ speeches. Plus they get into a lively debate about what constitutes a veil, a train, a hood, or just fabric on one’s head.
71 min
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HOT GOSS #151 "Showgirls, THINK OF THE CHILDREN...
Willam is joined by our resident MOM showgirl, Ms. (?) Latrice Royale, to goss about all things Vegas, some political buffoonery in Texas, and ALL of the poxes. Plus, the divas read your letters, provide some relationship and spelling advice, and Latrice learns the *hard* way that people really do send in drick pics.
50 min
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Race Chaser AS7 E4 “Fairytale Justice” (w/ Meat...
Willam is joined by special guest co-host Meatball to discuss episode 4 of All Stars. Yes, and things get pretty piggy...and wolfie, and witchy as the queens improv their way through a fairytale courtroom skit. Yes, and Ru is in flip flops and elf ears, The Vivienne's doing four accents, and things are getting pretty spikey on the runway. Yes, and can we get a little commotion for JBC?
57 min
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HOT GOSS #150 “Intentional Goss, Courtney Act a...
Willam and Alaska talk about circumnavigating the world, the start of Pride Season, and climate activist drag. Plus a little before and after action with Jennifer Lopez Dispenser and You Don’t Love Mimi Imfurst. The goss is piping and sleep deprived this week.
54 min