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 #143 “A Shot of Hypnotic, The DQOY Lin...
Alaska and Willam are back with the piping goss to recap their first ‘Drag Show,’ share the details on their upcoming ‘Race Chaser Live Tour’ in the UK, and have a thoughtful conversation about representation in media. Plus some emails about dating, sex work, and the pronunciation of the name of a fierce little queen from Helotes, Texas.
44 min
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Race Chaser S14 E13 “The Ross Mathews Roast”
Let’s get this roast a cookin! Alaska and Willam break down the Season 14 Roast of Ross Mathews, from the jokes, to the looks, to the right energy. Plus the runway is tutu themed, but most of the queens chose ruffles and tule. Are you team tutu much? Do you want to hear words echo from Ross’s butthole? These questions and more answered this week on Race Chaser.
74 min
353
COLD TRUTH #345 "Real Facts, That’s Betty, and ...
This is your weekly dose of Cold Truth.
54 min
354
Race Chaser S14 E12 “Moulin Ru: The Rusical”
5-6-7-8 ! Get ready to sing live…or rather lip sync, in this exciting new dance-ical full of Ru references, Ru music, and Ru-mance! Alaska and Willam dive deep into the world of 'Moulin Ru' to talk about the casting process, the provided outfits, and the hair choices…oh the hair choices. Could this be the most exciting episode yet? And not just because of the Leslie Jordan cameo...it’s because this time it WASN’T chocolate!
79 min
355
HOT GOSS #141 "Drag Show(s), The Zone, And A Cr...
Alaska and Willam deliver a no foam two shot extra hot venti episode of Hot Goss today. They discuss all the amazing drag you can find on a Monday night in LA, how Monét tried to scam us all with a PS5, and ponder the idea of hooking up with a criminal. Plus they keep the Tip Spot in the family this week with their producer Big Dipper.
59 min
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Race Chaser S14 E11 “A Very Special Episode”
Alaska and Willam discuss this Very Special Episode of Drag Race Season 14 that features 7 queens competing in a Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown to stay in the competition. Who had the best outfit for battle? Who’s hair was the deciding factor in their lip sync win? And why did Deja wear that dress? You’ll be positively 'Swept Away' by the stellar commentary this week.
68 min
357
HOT GOSS #140 "Video Girls, It’s Chocolate Or I...
Alaska and Willam get this goss a cookin' with chats about Willam's modeling moments, their new Drag Show at Heart in West Hollywood, and how many queens is the right number of queens to have on episode 11 of a given season of Drag Race. Plus they are joined by Pangina Heals to talk about her experience on UK vs. The World. Today's episode is a wild ride and feast for all the senses.
54 min
358
Race Chaser S14 E10 “Snatch Game”
"Alaska and Willam discuss Season 14 Episode 10, which was unfortunately Snatch Game. Was it snatched? Or even a game? Can these queens in fact blame it on the edit? Only time will tell. Listen as your favorite podcastresses investigate Michelle Visages’s investigation of the queens' celebrity impersonations. "
72 min
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MOM Plus Presents: The Assistant Files
Hosted by Alaska and Willam “The Assistant Files” is a special investigative podcast that dives behind the scenes of the lives of famous drag stars to hear horror stories of queens behaving badly from the assistants who witnessed it all. Only available on MOM Plus.
7 min
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HOT GOSS #139 "Elite Ultra Bus, DO SAY GAY, and...
Alaska and Willam catch up about Fashion Week happenings, a bus scam in Key West, and the bigots in Florida and their awful bill. Let’s all say GAY…a lot! Plus they are joined for a New York City Tip Spot from the face crack queen herself…JAN is on the pod today! And it wouldn’t be Hot Goss without a trip into the cave…mush doggies, mush!
54 min
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Race Chaser S14 E9 “Menzeses”
Willam and Alaska discuss Episode 9 of Season 14, the wonders of “Menzeses” and the prestigious honor of speaking on a Drag Con panel. Plus those shoulders shouldn’t match those hips on the runway this week, as the queens serve shoulder pads for your nerve. Plus a double shantay in the lip sync department, do you agree?
77 min
362
HOT GOSS #138 "Wombats Poop Square, Diamonds on...
Willam is joined by podcast veteran Monét X Change who fills in for Alaska on this episode of Hot Goss. They discuss wombats, The Queerties, and the troubling violence and racism in Ukraine. Plus they get into Britney’s naked beach pics, her sexy boyfriend, and answer your DM’s about body positivity and merch creation.
53 min
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Race Chaser S14 E8 “60’s Girl Groups” (w/ Trini...
Willam is joined by guest co-host Trinity The Tuck to discuss the 60’s Girl Group challenge and all the hearts on the runway on the newest episode Season 14 of Drag Race.
62 min
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HOT GOSS #137 “Mayonnaise On A Piece of Bread, ...
Alaska and Willam are back with their weekly chats filled to the brim with hot goss. From the state of the world, to UK vs. The World, to the world of acquiring a wig and fellating one’s roommate, they really cover it all.
50 min
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Race Chaser S14 E7 “The Daytona Wind”
"Alaska and Willam are back with their iconic discussion and dissection of Season 14 of Drag Race on this ‘flagship’ episode of Race Chaser. Will the divas agree on what constitutes a good runway reveal? Will they fight over the best way to reference 'Fancy?' And will Willam ever figure out who that man was that played ‘Diesel’ in the skit? Only time will tell... As the farts from the soundboard go bubble and splat, so do the episodes of this pod."
61 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
372
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
373
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
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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
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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