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 #136 “New Now Next, The 'UK vs. The Wo...
Willam and Alaska discuss their Groundhog’s Day celebrations, the New Now Next headline about Alaska copying Maddy’s drag, and they open up a whole can of worms about the ‘UK vs. The World’ format. And this week the DM’s are all about drag: from gender identity bleeding into drag performance, to dating a queen, these letter have everything…except a nail…right Nan?
53 min
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Race Chaser S14 E6 “Glamazon Prime”
Alaska and Willam are back with another fresh episode of Race Chaser, cobbled together from some audio clips binge-purchased by Big Dipper in the middle of night. They discuss the unconventional materials design challenge, the packages the Pit Crew walked into the workroom, and RuPaul’s 'baby' look on the MainStage. Plus a return to the good ole days of 'Untucked's past. "
67 min
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HOT GOSS #135 “Drink Tickets, an Oscar Snub, an...
Alaska and Willam are back with some piping hot goss and a dash of nut milk. They discuss the gigs, The Oscars, Pangina’s thirst traps, and some politics as well. Plus they are joined by the always lovely Jaida Essence Hall to talk about her joining the cast of the Drag Race Vegas Live show!
54 min
354
Race Chaser S14 E5 “Save A Queen”
"Spring has sprung! Or has it? Willam and Alaska are back to discuss the newest episode of Drag Race Season 14 where the divas team up to create PSA’s to ‘Save A Queen.’ With cameos from Jaymes Mansfield, Tempest DuJour, and Kahmora Hall. “Full of opinions about the runway looks and words that rhyme // Alaska and Willam make this week's pod a cutsey and ditzy time”"
73 min
355
HOT GOSS 134 “Queerties, Black History Month, a...
Alaska and Willam were born this way, ready to goss, and today is no exception. The dolls chat about The Queerties, Ru’s UK vs. The World promo photo, and Black History Month. They also discuss Whoopi Goldberg’s recent controversy on The View, and Meatball joins for a Tip Spot where she explains why she is everyone’s favorite Fat Slut!
50 min
356
Race Chaser S14 E4 “She’s A Super Tease”
The drama! The shade! The witty banter! Alaska and Willam are back with another show stopping, electrifying, and death defying episode of Race Chaser! You’ll never believe what obscure references they pull seemingly from nowhere, or what minuscule detail they obsess over. These award winning podcastresses will make your ears jump for joy as they gab about the Season 14 queens and their recreations of JLO’s iconic fashion moments.
72 min
357
HOT GOSS #133 “RIP Thierry, Drag Critique Criti...
Alaska and Willam are ki ki ki-ing and ca ca ca-ing about this, that, and the other on Hot Goss this week. They discuss the loss of iconic designer Thierry Mugler, why a healthy critique of drag is important, and they even receive an official letter from the secretary of the Minnie Anna Maine club.
49 min
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Race Chaser S14 E3 “A Pair of Balls”
"RuPaul is all like “Balls Balls Balls! All I want is Balls!” and so the Season 14 divas give her a pair of ‘em! This week on Race Chaser Alaska and Willam discuss all 42 Runway looks (43 if you count Ru’s), plus they debate the merits of 'Red, White, & Blue' versus 'Animal Prints,' and ponder why a candy bar might not melt in your bra after you’ve been lip syncing for your life under hot stage lights. Also, would you eat a bug for $1,000? Daya Bettica sure did. "
80 min
359
Betterhelp Presents: What's A Stigma?
Betterhelp Online Therapy presents this special mini episode of Race Chaser where Alaska and Willam discuss the effects of stigmas on their lives as queer people and more specifically around addressing mental health issues.
4 min
360
HOT GOSS #132 "Electric Gladiators, The Art of ...
"Willam and Alaska serve up a heaping helping of conjecture étouffée and gossip gumbo this week as they rundown the most recent developments in the world of drag entertainment. Plus they are joined by their Season 4 sister and iconic Chicago queen, DiDa Ritz, to learn about respect and extravagance. Plus a few email letters for your nerve too. And yes, there is an occasional fire alarm chirping in the background…you are not hearing things.
50 min
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Race Chaser S14 E2 “Big Opening #2”
Just when you thought it was safe to tune in, BAM the sequel! Alaska and Willam meet the other 7 queens joining the cast of Season 14 and discuss their photo shoot in a giant bowl of Tic Tacs, their shoes (whether they were worn or not), and reflect on the major talking point of Season 14: the casting of a cis straight drag queen. Plus more talent to behold at the CNT’s and plenty of boxes for Angeria to ‘check’ while she twirls.
94 min
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HOT GOSS #131 "Brand Gnu, Ru on the View, and a...
It’s a brand gnu year and that means gnu Promo Pics for the pod! The divas are back with the gossingtons to discuss the concept of an original idea when the internet exists, the Golden Globes of it all, a vintage clip of Ru and Joy making sparks on "The View," and the postponement of Alaska’s upcoming tour. Plus the sheer volume of dicks in the inbox overwhelms the queens this week.
53 min
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Race Chaser S14 E1 “Big Opening #1”
Alaska and Willam are back with “en courante” recaps of Drag Race Season 14. They discuss the split premiere, the many many doors opened by those who came before…and Gia Gunn. Plus they discuss the runway looks, the show stopping talents at the CNT’s, and RuPaul’s performance of her soon to be hit song “Catwalk.” And of course these glamorous gals premiere their new cover art for the pod!
81 min
364
HOT GOSS #130: Nutmegan, A Holiday Poem, and A ...
"’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the pod, two drag queens were sipping their piping Hot Goss." Willam and Alaska reflect on this past year, share some holiday cheer, and are joined by a Pop Up Parade of Christmas Queens. Plus they read a very special Christmas poem.
55 min
365
RACE CHASER S7 E9 “Divine Inspiration”
It’s the final episode of Classique this year! Willam and Alaska discuss this Divinely Inspired episode of Season 7 featuring the return of Trixie Mattel, some live singing musical screen tests, and a runway full of the ugliest dresses ever. Ginger wants eggs, Violet wants poo, and Kennedy wants her Cha Cha heels. “Alright, let’s see what John Waters thinks of these tomorrow…”
67 min
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HOT GOSS #129: It’s The Dallas Sunset, Abortion...
Alaska and Willam are back back back again to talk about wigs, gigs, and the politics of drag. Plus a spelunking trip filled to the brim with piping hot sex questions. And always remember this amazing life lesson: the orifice holds all the power.
52 min
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RACE CHASER S7 E8 “Conjoined Queens”
Ru brings back all the eliminated queens from Season 7 to be conjoined to their sisters on the Main Stage and possibly win their way back into the competition. Tensions run high as queens connect at the boobs, hips, and crotch. This week Ginger pops her lip sync cherry and Trixie gets to rejoin the queens. Oh, and LeAnn Rimes is there too.
51 min
368
HOT GOSS #128: Sheasonal Shisters, Drag Race Se...
60 min
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RACE CHASER S7 E7 “Snatch Game”
It’s time for Snatch Game! Alaska and Willam discuss the herstory-making choice made by Kennedy Davenport to portray a man for Snatch Game, and the reality TV treatment Max received when she needed to catch her breath and have a drink of water. Plus, what was the deal with the leather and lace on the runway? Was this one an afterthought for the divas?
60 min
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HOT GOSS #127: Thank You God For All This Pod, ...
The goss this week is all about the b****h who stole Christmas, the 19 year old who snatched the crown, and the psycho that punched a guy while they were hooking up. Plus Alaska and Willam are joined by Tammie Brown and Kelly Mantle for a Tip Spot to talk about the new season of “The Browns” available now on OUTTV.
57 min
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RACE CHASER S7 E6 “Ru Hollywood Stories”
What did ever happen to Merle Ginsburg? Find out on this episode of Race Chaser Classique when Willam and Alaska discuss the non sensical skit script writing, the questionable characterization and wig lines in the re-enactments, and the level of famousness possessed by the pony-tailed pop princess herself, Ariana Grande. Are you ready for some more Classique?
63 min
372
HOT GOSS #126: The 12 Days of Murray and Peter,...
Willam and Alaska are on the hunt for deals deals deals and 72 inch….TV’s. The goss overfloweth with conversations of a free Britney Spears, a Gaga for Gucci, and a broken justice system in America. The divas also get into a bit of DRUK 3 chats and of course go spelunking into their cave joined by famed sex and relationship expert Dan Savage!
57 min
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RACE CHASER S7 E5 “The DESPY Awards”
And the award for recapping episodes from a season of television that aired in 2015 goes to….Race Chaser of course! Alaska and Willam are thrilled to accept this award and dive deep into the drama from Season 7. They talk about the DESPY Awards challenge, the iconic stand off between Pearl and RuPaul, and Miss Fame’s future as a fashionable chicken farmer.
70 min
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HOT GOSS #125: Ru Ornaments, A Scribé, and A He...
Tis the sheson and the goss is totally ornamental this week. Alaska and Willam discuss “Queen of the Universe,” DRUK 3 Top 4, and a whole lotta Shakespeare. Plus a special Tip Spot from YouTube maven and published scribe, Connor Franta.
62 min
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RACE CHASER S7 E4 “Spoof! (There It Is)”
The Season 7 divas split into teams to create parody songs and music videos to iconic RuPaul songs, and Willam and Alaska are here to talk about every moment of it. Is it the drama between Pearl and Fame, the shade from the Bitter Old Lady Brigade, or all the green on the runway that makes this episode so good? You be the judge!
64 min