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 #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
102
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
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HOT GOSS #251 “Signature Look, Theatre Round Up...
Pride continues! Alaska and Willam discuss more Pride activities, highlights from The Tony Awards, and some standout shows they've seen. Plus they re-live that cringey moment when Lil’ Mama got onstage with Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Then they dive head first into the DMs to answer your letters and accept your apologies.
46 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E6 “Drag National Convention Ro...
Call the poll workers, bring in the banana hammocks, let's register to vote, and then get this roast a cooking! Alaska and Willam recap the shady straw poll votes of the mini challenge, the borrowed, hired, or inspired jokes from the maxi challenge, and the post apopoloptic blonde bombshell looks from the runway. Do you wanna be my lover? Or did you not learn the rap verse?
70 min
105
HOT GOSS #250 "A Milestone Goss, Gaping Orifice...
Alaska and Willam celebrate 250 episodes of Hot Goss this week as they discuss Pride gigs, Color Theory, and Tiny Desk concerts. Plus a little chat about the pope and the Vatican and what he might like to order at an Olive Garden. And of course those DM's never disappoint!
52 min
106
Race Chaser AS9 E5 “Property Queens”
Alaska and Willam are representing the great state of Florida on today’s episode of Race Chaser as they discuss the green screen skits about selling real estate; and the insanity of the Teletubbies making an appearance in the workroom. Plus, the theme on the runway is ‘Day to Night’ with some revealing looks! And listeners, please weigh in…are Ru’s bangs too short this ep? An open dialogue about the hair has been started.
73 min
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HOT GOSS #249 “Sweatpants, AAA Origin, and Fist...
Alaska and Willam goss about Pride shows, Kylie Minogue and the glory of sweatpants. Plus a triple helping of DM’s as they re-tell the origin story of The AAA Girls and dole out some quick and exacting advice.
48 min
108
Race Chaser AS9 E4 “Smokin’ Hot Firefighter Mak...
Are you ready for a makeover challenge? This week, the All Star Queens get to makeover real life Firefighters into Pop Divas! Alaska and Willam discuss the looks, performances, and wild body movements on the stage. Plus they investigate queen alliances, diagnose Biggums Lumber Jaqueline with Long Butt Syndrome, and question wether Willam did or did not shave before recording this episode.
52 min
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HOT GOSS #248 “Glamour In Her Own Way, Upfront,...
Alaska and Willam gossip about their gigs in New York and Chicago, discuss the power of great musical theatre, and celebrate the courtroom win of Drag Queen Mona Liza Milion. Plus they are joined by the iconic recording artist Sunkee Angel who shares her philosophy on being Upfront and keeping everyone entertained.
54 min
110
Race Chaser AS9 E3 "Snatch Game Of Love"
This week Alaska and Willam weave a tale of two titties...and a skunk named stinky as they discuss the Snatch Game performances of these All Star Queens; including TWO Liberaces! And it's all about the "Badge Math" when it comes to strategy this season...who would you give a badge to? Your sister or your enemy?
80 min
111
Race Chaser AS9 E2 “The Paint Ball”
Things are getting artistic! Alaska and Willam chat about the 24 looks on the runway for The Paint Ball challenge this week. From high concept to poor execution, from peplums and shoulders and staggering silhouettes to miniature face reveals, they cover it all. It’s giving Art, and Kindergarten, and STONES! “Okay I believe you!”
59 min
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Race Chaser AS9 E1 "Drag Queens Save The World"
New All Stars Season and New Show Art! Alaska and Willam are ready to save the world as they dissect and discuss the premiere episode of All Stars 9...for charity! The 8 All Star Queens re-introduce themselves to the world, read each and every one of the dolls, and then perform a sickening group number on the mainstage. And after Ru hustles her cat on the runway, the All Stars do too, in their signature looks and fragrances. Are you ready for a no elimination season? You can't eliminate the doll!
60 min
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HOT GOSS #247 “The Wicked Trailer, Vaseline All...
Willam is joined by guest co-host Meatball to get into the goss this week. They discuss the new Wicked trailer, the sexiest place to charge your electric car in West Hollywood, and the power of Drag Queen Disruption! Plus some DM’s about cookies, pickles, and 9 shots of a load.
50 min
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Race Chaser Random Ru-wind: S5 E3 "Draggle Rock"
Alaska and Willam rewind back to Season 5 to remember some of the most iconic moments of Drag Race Herstory. Was Alaska in Drag? Michelle sure doesn't think so. By this point, it's obvious that everyone has HAD IT. OFFICIALLY.
65 min
115
The MOM Spot with Vanjie and Angeria, Part 1
Get to know Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Angeria Paris VanMicheals like never before.
13 min
116
HOT GOSS #246 “Bring On The Men, Bathroom Bills...
Alaska and Willam goss it up about the Met Gala looks, overpriced Bologna, and Madonna’s record breaking concert in Rio. Plus a political moment about the outrageous continuation of bathroom bills in this country. And a dive into the DM’s for some advice, of both the relationship and wig variety.
53 min
117
Race Chaser Random Ru-wind: S4 E6 “Float Your B...
Alaska and Willam jump back to Season 4 to watch the legendary Float Your Boat episode featuring such potent quotables as “my boat Is pretty” “very Saint Tropez” and “where the f*ck are my tits?” This episode is full of boat puns, wet t-shirts, and Willam at the top of his game.
77 min
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HOT GOSS #245 “A Parking Garage in Drag?, The D...
Alaska is joined by guest co-host Delta Work this week on Hot Goss to discuss compensation and facilitation, Long Beach Pride, the upcoming season of Drag Race All Stars, and the price of groceries! Plus some political chats about student encampments all over the country and how having principals might leave you a little lonely. Are you trying to stay in or go out?
58 min
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Race Chaser Random Ru-wind: S2 E2 “Starrbootyli...
Jump back in time with Alaska and Willam as they revisit one of their favorite episodes from Season 2! We WOULD like to buy some cherry pie, and ideally from some day walking drag divas in neon tiger print outfits! This episode has everything: a RuPaul doll makeover mini challenge, a group choreography challenge, diva behavior from a queen who likes to take naps, and “High Class Drag” on the runway. Plus classic Rupaul hosting the show in all her glory!
74 min
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HOT GOSS #244 “The Japanese Consulate, The Red ...
Alaska and Willam dive into the goss this week and talk coffee table styles, how Broadway people truly are freaks of nature, and Courtney’s new short red wig. Plus an update from the book club, a spreadsheet in the DM’s, and a mini dissection of the All Stars Season 9 cast announcement.
54 min
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Race Chaser S16 E16 “Grand Finale”
It’s time for the crowning of a Season 16 winner, and Mother has arrived in her pink limousine. Alaska and Willam discuss the fits and fashions from this finale episode, the original songs and performances from the final three queens, and the ultimate lip sync face off…for the crown! Here’s to another great season!
67 min
122
HOT GOSS #243 “Delta’s Gospel, Reproductive Rig...
Alaska and Willam gossip about Delta Work’s feature in Paper Magazine, the wonders of Treasure Island Media, and doing gigs in Kosovo. Plus Willam shares “a few facts about douching.” And based on the emails read on this episode, these divas are both gearing up for The Miss Information Pageant this year.
52 min
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Race Chaser S16 E15 “LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown”
Who’s ready for a Season 16 Lalaparuza Smackdown? The returning queens face off in lip sync battles to win $50,000 and to be crowd the "Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses," and Willam and Alaska have some opinions about it. They get to see some of their favs that left the competition too soon, and watch a ton of great drag performances. So won’t you join them for the dissection this week on Race Chaser?
66 min
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HOT GOSS #242 “This Is The Moment, Day of Silen...
Alaska and Willam discuss this week’s goss: Gaga’s wax figure, Jojo Siwa’s new song, Alaska in A Book, and Monèt surprising Bob. Plus, April 12th is GLSEN’s Day of Silence which brings attention to bullying in schools. And a DM reignites the conversation about bearded drag queens.
48 min
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Race Chaser S16 E14 “Booked & Blessed”
It's down to the final four on Season 16 and Ru challenges her girls with a branding, modeling, writing, and storytelling challenge AKA 'Boooooook!' And who better to discuss a thing or two about all that, than published authors Alaska and Willam? Listen as these two drag trailblazers dissect the graphic design mistakes, matronly fashion choices, and unplugged fans on this week's episode of Race Chaser.
66 min