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 AS2 E7 “Family That Drags Together"
Alaska and Willam recap the family makeover episode of All Stars 2! It’s full of cathartic sibling moments, questionable “vogue” performances, and slightly regrettable looks. And in one of the more traumatizing twists of the season, Alaska lands in the bottom for the first time ever, Katya wants to party, and Detox might just be $10,000 richer.
53 min
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HOT GOSS #263 “Glasse, The Prune Brothers, and ...
This week Alaska and Willam goss about Elsie Fest, bodega orders, and how close Glenn might be to the Oscar after her performance in ‘The Deliverance.’ Plus they talk about the cast of Drag Race UK Series 6, trying to find a middle ground in politics, and why Tatianna might have had to do a little ADR on AS2. Who’s ready for some Glasse clothes?
56 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E6 “Drag Fish Tank"
If there's one thing Drag Queens know, it's marketing. Alaska and Willam recap the All Stars 2 'Drag Fish Tank' product creation and marketing bonanza episode this week. From 'Butt Butt Golf' with masked underwear models, to Marcus Lemonis reading Katya to the dirt, this fever dream of an episode has everything: including Alaska's iconic Americana pants outfit with curly blonde wig, complete with Roxxxy's Rhinestone Tank Top!! Who won the lip sync? Who was eliminated? Who knows? It's all too traumatic to talk about!
64 min
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HOT GOSS #262 “You Must Have A Television, Pay ...
Alaska and Willam goss it up about being New York City girls, Willam’s new stripper TV show, and the Doll Invasion on Fire Island. Plus it’s a double tip spot moment as they are joined by Kizha Carr to discuss the payment issue in the New York City scene for Drag entertainers, and John Duff joins the queens to talk about his new single “Ho is Life.” And the DM’s are full of stories of spilled drinks, conservative dicks, and buttlejuice.
56 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E5 “Revenge Of The Queens”
Comedy Duos?! That’s something Alaska and Willam know a thing or two about. This week all the eliminated All Stars got to return to the competition to compete in a comedy challenge in front of a live studio audience full of Drag Race alum. Some queen pairings proved very successful with hilarious jokes and funny premises, while other duos flatlined by presenting an unfunny scene study. But no matter the outcome, everyone got to experience the iconic ‘Shut Up And Drive’ lip sync between Alyssa and Tatianna.
64 min
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HOT GOSS #261 “DNC, Get That Coin, and a Barrac...
Willam and Alaska goss it up this week as they discuss the Drag PAC show: Drag Night Chicago, Lemon’s victory on Canada vs. The World, and Alaska’s upcoming move to NYC. Plus the mics are hot as they discuss pay increases in the NYC nightlife world. And grab your spelunking gear because it’s time to get in the cave for some questions!
64 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E4 “Drag Movie Shequels”
On Episode 4 of All Stars 2 Alaska and Willam discuss the highly curated partnerships and scripts for the Shequel acting challenge; plus the varied interpretations of "Two in One" on the runway. Plus some spirited discussion about the challenging position the queens were put in when it came to puling lipsticks, wether there was always a bottom two or a bottom three, and the iconic face crack moment of the franchise, when all the eliminated queens got to return to the competition. Baby the strings are being pulled...Rigor Morris!
64 min
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HOT GOSS #260 “Meet N Greets, Cokie Roberts, Cr...
Alaska and Willam could barely look up from their phones to record this episode of Hot Goss, but we made it happen. They chat meet n greet behavior, walking balls, and mpox. And then they read your letters about barefoot promo pics, judges critiques, and fantasy All Star Seasons.
56 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E3 “HERstory of the World”
Alaska and Willam strap on their sensible character shoes for a whole lot of choreography (not) as they dissect the ‘HERstory of the World’ lip-sync performance challenge featuring Bad Girls of the past. All Stars 2 was not playing games! They chat about ‘The Future of Drag’ runway looks and some possible pre-determination or rigor morris by production. Plus they do Detox’s famous ‘body rock’ dance.
66 min
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HOT GOSS #259 “FYC: The Meat Rack, Angel of My ...
Alaska and Willam chat about summer gigs on Fire Island, how they are very mindful of the way they want everyone to vote for Laila McQueen for an Emmy, and Drag PAC heading to Chicago for the DNC. Plus Willam talks with global pop sensation JADE about her new song and music video “Angel of My Dreams” for a Jumbo Tip Spot. And they dive into the DM’s for some intel and a language lesson.
72 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E2 "All Stars Snatch Game"
Alaska and Willam continue their All Stars 2 coverage, and they aren't holding back...oh at all. It's time for the All Stars Snatch Game and the introduction of the little biscuit heel into Drag Race Lore. This episode has Celebrity impressions that have gone down in herstory, and some that just went down in flames, latex looks on the runway worth of magazine covers, and others that are covered with a large reveal cape, and one of the most contentious lipstick eliminations ever! Are you seated and ready for this recap? These two divas sure are!
63 min
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HOT GOSS #258 “Shoes and Toes, Fowl Play, and ...
The goss is getting gaggy! Alaska and Willam discuss the new Britney biopic, their coverage of All Stars 2, and the horny streets of Hells Kitchen. Plus some political scuttlebutt from the Olympics, and a theatrical Tip Spot from Tye Blue, the director of the new musical comedy “Fowl Play.” And a whole lot of burls and drick in the DMs.
53 min
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Race Chaser AS2 E1 "All Star Talent Show Extrav...
This is the moment! Alaska and Willam are finally diving head first into the most iconic season of Drag Race: All Stars 2! They are back back back back back again with an upgraded set, in full drag, and giving shows! Join these queens on this iconic journey thru 9 episodes of some of the best television ever made.
73 min
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HOT GOSS #257 “Ethically Sourced Feathers, Clea...
Willam is joined by special guest co-host Jaida Essence Hall to goss it up this week. They chat about Kamala Harris and Megan Thee Stallion in Atlanta, the Paris Olympics, and why it’s nice to bring a little gift when you are visiting someone’s home. Plus they dive into the DM’s to talk about bottoming and updos.
54 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E12 “Grand Finale Variety Extra...
Alaska and Willam are back for the final recap of All Stars 9...for charity! They discuss the Slay It Forward Variety Extravaganza Talent Show offerings, the Grand Finale Runway Eleganza looks, and the badge count of these All Star divas! Plus a final lip sync without a reference to the iconic choreography? Was it a misstep? All will be ruvealed on this episode of Race Chaser.
69 min
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HOT GOSS #256 “Drag Con, Bag Lady, and an Up Do”
Alaska and Willam discuss the hullabaloo at Drag Con this year, doing drag when your luggage doesn’t make the trip with you, and the BOP of BOPS; Jade’s new track “Angel Of My Dreams.” Plus some major praise for all the queens who performed in The Love Ball last weekend. And things get political with the announcement of Kamala Harris running for President.
49 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E11 "Grand Finale Variety Extra...
Alaska and Willam recap this filler-filled penultimate episode of the charity focused Season 9 of All Stars! From the quickie crew makeovers to the Tic Tac lunches with mother, to Nina playing in Roxxxy's wigs, this episode had a lot...but was any of it needed? Plus they discuss the Ruveal of the "Double Diamond" vote and the drawn-out dramatics of choosing a lipstick. How would you vote?
54 min
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HOT GOSS #255: “Drag Time Management, Global A...
Alaska and Willam dive into the goss this week; from South American diva antics, to Amanda Lepore at the Ivy, to remembering the iconic Richard Simmons. Plus, "Drag: The Musical" is making its way to NYC, the political world is getting more and more charged up, and lots of you have questions for the queens waiting in the DM’s. Nothing better to do on a Friday than dive into some Hot Goss!
52 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E10 “Lip-Sync LalapaRuza Smackd...
Alaska and Willam review this week’s All Star Lip-Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown. From weaponized incompetence, to dookie drops and cooter slams, these divas are turning the party. But have we run out new songs to lip sync to? Put some oil on those tights because there is still a path to the crown for each of the 8 All Stars.
66 min
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HOT GOSS #254 “I Should’ve Done Mushrooms, Schm...
Willam is joined by special guest co-host Detox for this week’s episode of Hot Goss. Is it a Brat Summer? Should they have taken mushrooms? Is this a fever dream? All that and more as they recap their UK trip, nostalgic moments from tours gone by, and talk about Schmid. Plus they dive into the DM’s to encourage birdwatching, and to discourage ghosting.
51 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E9 “Rosemarie’s Baby Shower: Th...
Fresh off her week long tour at the Dick Dock, Salina Estitties is filling in as guest co-host with Willam this week as they discuss the All Stars 9 Rusical Episode. It’s the first week without the Ruby Snippers and the queens learn how to count along to music, making unique and surprising vocal choices, and stun in pearly looks on the runway. From learning how to count along to music. And even though Vanjie was the one that squeezed out the water for mother, Shannel finally secured her first win of the season!
62 min
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HOT GOSS #253 “Rehearsal Reports, Drag PAC, and...
Willam and Alaska chat about the end of a rigorous Pride month, Willam’s birthday celebrations; and some rather salacious rehearsal reports detailing the behavior of Faye Dunaway inspire some wild memories of a Drag Cruise gone by. Plus they chat about the launch of Drag PAC amidst some gnarly news out of the Supreme Court.
49 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E8 “Make Your Own Kind of Rusic”
Alaska and Willam discuss the latest episode of All Stars 9; including some illusive Quick Drag during the Mini Challenge, and some rather ambitious design ideas for the runway. The All Stars were tasked with creating outfits inspired by RuPaul’s discography and Plastique quilted a masterpiece, Jorgeous gave scoooch, and Shannel’s mouth did a whole lot of 'kissy Chrissmas.' Can you believe that Roxxxy has never lost a lip sync? Ever?
61 min
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HOT GOSS #252 “I Don’t Want VIP, Woman’s World,...
Alaska is joined by special guest co-host Kim Chi for the goss this week. This discuss experiencing Pride in the general admission section, shady photos from the past, and poop protests in Paris. Plus they celebrate the trolling of a bathroom snitch hotline in Utah, discuss what will or won’t ruin the world tour, and learn all the ways they can be ‘sexy confident.’
54 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E7 “Meeting in The Ladies Room”...
This week Alaska is joined in the Ladies Room by special guest co-host Naomi Smalls. They chat about Bruno shoving fruit in the gooch, RuPaul's picture perfect bald head, and the dramatics of snipping your sister. And there is nothing more intriguing than a full Head 2 Toe review of these All Star runway looks, complete with vocal fry.
68 min