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 AS6 E5 “Pink Table Talk”
The Race Chaser gals celebrate 3 years of podcasting by discussing the most recent episode of Drag Race All Stars Season 6. It’s time for some 'Pink Table Talk' and Alaska and Willam can weigh in here as they know a thing or two about keeping the conversation going. Did the queens do anything this week to make you uncomfortable? Did you fall for the lip sync assassin bait and switch? Did Mayhem find her phone?
65 min
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PAGEANT POD 6. Miss Black Universe
Alaska and Willam discuss the Miss Black Universe pageant system and are joined by former title winners Tamisha Iman (2000), Alexis Gabrielle Sherrington (2005), A’keria Chanel Davenport (2017), and Jazell Barbie Royale (2013). This powerhouse line up of divas share their experiences preparing for and competing in MBU and why Black Pageant systems are so important to the drag world.
60 min
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HOT GOSS #107: Hearts, Farts, and Ginger Drick ...
Willam is on assignment this week so Alaska is joined by guest co-host Delta Work to dive into all things Hot Goss this week. They discuss sanitized money in butterfly nets, non binary awareness week, and the new girl on the block; Miss Delta Variant. Plus some tough love advice to a ginger from Delta.
73 min
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RACE CHASER AS6 E4 “Halftime Headliners” (w/ Bo...
Alaska is joined by special guest co-host Bob The Drag Queen to talk about Episode 4 of All Stars 6 and their favorite moments from the halftime shows. Did Trinity get robbed? Why is Jan’s piano so small? Who can deny how amazing A’keria’s runway look is? And the biggest question of all, has anybody ever seen Carol Channing and Ra’jah O’hara in the same place at the same time?
81 min
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PAGEANT POD 5. Miss Gay USofA
Alaska and Willam dive into all things “Miss Gay USofA” on this week’s episode of Pageant Pod. They discuss the rule book, the amazing legacy of talent presentations, and even interview former title holders. Featuring Miss Gay USofA winners Kennedy Davenport (2019), Tamisha Iman (2005), and Aurora Sexton (2016).
71 min
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HOT GOSS #106: Miss Nevada, Amanda Hug N Kiss, ...
Willam and Alaska are back with another piping hot episode of Hot Goss. They discuss Willam’s Drag Walk: Naw Stars, read some Pageant Pod letters celebrating Mokha Montrese, and quote the iconic Sweet Pussy Pauline. Plus they receive one particular correspondence about a butt plug.
51 min
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RACE CHASER AS6 E3 “Side Hustles”
Alaska and Willam are back with up to date discussion of the latest episode of All Stars 6! Who better to talk about side hustles than the queen of gigs herself, Willam! On the episode, the queens break into teams to do skits about crunches, duct tape, and poppers, and then the dolls get a moment of Redemption on the runway. But the real scene stealer this week is the Lip Sync Assassin, Laganja Estranja!
71 min
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PAGEANT POD 4. National Entertainer of the Year
Alaska and Willam discuss the “Entertainer of the Year” pageant with former winners Nina West (2008), Aurora Sexton (2011), and Tasha Kohl (1991). EOY is known to be the system with outlandish talent presentations, huge entertainment value, and big personalities.
60 min
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RACE CHASER AS6 E2 “The Blue Ball”
Willam and Alaska have blue balls this week that can only be relieved by 36 runway looks from the cast of All Stars 6. Jan is safe, Ra’jah slays, and Jiggly sashays away. How would you arrive to set as the Lip Sync Assassin?
77 min
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RACE CHASER AS6 E1 “All Stars Variety Extravaga...
Alaska and Willam are back in the saddle for a brand new season of Drag Race All Stars coverage; let’s get six-ening! They discuss the cast, the reads, and the All Stars Variety Show as seen behind the paywall over on Paramount Plus. And they celebrate the biggest stand out of the episode this week: Coco’s traveling wig!
71 min
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PAGEANT POD 3. Miss Gay America
Alaska and Willam discuss the “Miss Gay America” pageant that began in 1972 and is known as the “Symbol of Excellence” in drag pageantry. They speak with former winners Asia O’Hara (2016) and Tasha Kohl (1982), plus the icon Victoria ‘Porkchop’ Parker makes a little pop up as well.
61 min
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HOT GOSS #105: Frollap, Goopatry, Caught In The...
Alaska and Willam chit chat, kiki, and titter tatter about all of the week’s hottest goss. From Willam’s new ‘Oopsie Whoopsie’ music video, to the premiere of All Stars 6, and Alaska’s newest song of the summer. Plus an extra special visit from Season 6 Pit Crew member Simon Sherry Wood who gives them the exclusive on why he didn’t wear shoes on TV.
54 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E8 "Drag Queens of Comedy"
Let’s all go to the chuckle hut for an iconic performance from the cast of Season 6 Episode 8 “Drag Queens of Comedy.” Shumadagurls flounder, shumadagurls bomb, and only a few of the girls slay the house down boots bareback. Alaska and Willam discuss this iconic episode of television including Laganja’s infamous routine, Bianca’s amazing wit, and Trinity K Bonet’s “aha moment.”
70 min
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PAGEANT POD 2. Miss Continental
Willam and Alaska discuss the legendary “Miss Continental Pageant” that started in 1980 and takes place in Chicago every year. They talk about the many iconic trans women and drag queens who have competed in the past and even interview 3 former winners: Candis Cayne (2001), Naysha Lopez (2013) and Brooke Lynn Hytes (2014).
66 min
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HOT GOSS #104: Meryl’s Foot, Caught in the Act,...
Willam is joined by an extra special guest host for the goss this week, Down Under’s OG Drag Superstar: Courtney Act. They discuss recent hook ups, Courtney’s book writing process, and the 15 year reunion of The Devil Wears Prada. Plus Courtney joins Willam in the cave for a drick-filled spelunking excursion.
62 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E7 "Glamazon by Colorevolution"
Willam and Alaska learn how to respect the product as they recap Episode 7 “Glamazon by Colorevolution” of Season 6 of Drag Race. No matter if a queen is a mean girl, a cougar, a working girl, or a hot mama, she’s gotta have a quipy thirty second commercial in her arsenal that isn’t too hokey pokey nor too holly hobby, but walks the line just right. And could there be a double shantay this week? You’ll have to listen to find out.
61 min
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PAGEANT POD 1. "She Wasn't Looking Beautiful To...
The first episode of Alaska and Willam’s deep dive into the pageant world features a brief history of pageants in America, a rundown of the rules that guide these systems, and snippets of forthcoming interviews with iconic pageant winners and legendary queens. Plus they discuss the 1968 film “The Queen,” and its impact on the visibility of pageantry in the mainstream.
55 min
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HOT GOSS #103: Balayage, Books, and Billboards ...
Alaska and Willam talk about their highlights this week, including the announcement of Alaska’s forthcoming book, and a brand new limited series MOM Podcast all about the world of drag pageantry: “Pageant Pod,” which premieres Monday June 14th. And the dolls are graced with a lovely tip spot from the incomparable Laganja Estranja!
52 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E6 "Oh No She Betta Don't!"
The rap girls are here! Willam and Alaska dissect and discuss the iconic “Oh No She Betta Don’t” episode of Season 6 featuring a runway that is crazy and sexy and also cool. Trina and Eve coach the divas as they spit their rhymes, trip on their PVC trench coats, and give disclaimers about their skill level. Let us ask you a very fair question, what do you do successfully? Quickly.
51 min
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HOT GOSS #102: All Stars Ruveal, Race Chaser Li...
Willam and Alaska have all the piping hot tevantra on the All Stars 6 Ruveal, announce their 2022 live podcast tour, and are joined by Bendelacreme who shares the truth about her ability to do a British accent. Plus these divas are ready for fourteen months of attention in a single hour.
55 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E5 "Snatch Game"
It's time for the most anticipated challenge of the season: Snatch Game! Willam and Alaska discuss the stand out performances and the flopperellas of Season 6's snatch offerings. Plus the divas serve "Night of 1000 RuPauls" on the runway, and get ready for some hot takes on these looks.
66 min
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HOT GOSS #101: Stage Door Johnnies, Lil Nas X, ...
Alaska and Willam catch up about their very busy weeks entertaining audiences around the world and Lil Nas X’s amazing SNL performance. Plus a political segment about the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, and Sherry Vine stops by to talk about her brand new variety show!
55 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E4 "Shade: The Rusical"
Willam and Alaska discuss the iconic 'Rusical' episode of Season 6 that they quote and misquote constantly. From comedy queens, to a bit of fish oil, to a bright-eyed ingenue who just got off the bus, this episode has everything. Plus some iconic moments from Untucked featuring the Gia Gunn boom boom laser cannon of reads.
56 min
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HOT GOSS #100: The Hamlet-burglars Wife, Fine A...
Willam and Alaska celebrate 100 episodes of Hot Goss with chaotic conversations, an exploration of artistic expression, and a surprise Tip Spot from our favorite Cylon.
61 min
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RACE CHASER S6 E3 “Scream Queens”
Alaska and Willam are deep into Season 6 on this episode of Race Chaser Classique. This week is a scream, with the horror film acting challenge and a “best drag” category on the runway that is full of gowns, party dresses, bowl cuts, and butterflies. Plus, Bianca tells her story of the Season 6 promo shoot.
65 min