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 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
128
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
129
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
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
The MOM Spot with Vanjie and Angeria, Part 1
Get to know Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Angeria Paris VanMicheals like never before.
13 min
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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
138
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
139
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
140
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
141
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
142
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
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HOT GOSS #241 “Don’t Tell MOM, Tokyo Calling, a...
Alaska and Willam are back in the studio to dig through a big pile of goss. From the “Don’t Tell Mom” movie remake, to Tia Kofi snatching her Drag Race crown, to celebrating our community on Trans Day of Visibility, the scuttlebutt abounds. Plus the AAA Girls are re-uniting for a gig in Tokyo this May, and the DM’s are filling up that cave. Are you ready to goss?
59 min
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Race Chaser S16 E13 “Drag Race Vegas LIVE! Make...
This week, the queens pair up with dancers from Ru's Drag Race Vegas LIVE! for a makeover challenge! You've never heard Willam and Alaska so flustered and out of sorts about some tearaway pants. Workroom shade, a walkoff in heels, and *gasp* a straight man in drag?! This week has it all!
64 min
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HOT GOSS #240 “Running Of The Bulls, Dress for ...
Alaska and Willam discuss theatrical cameos, shimmering pageant gowns, and the many flights of stairs it takes to get where one needs to go. They dive into the suppression of political content on Instagram, and celebrate the life of Drag Icon Mr. Charlie Brown. Plus they are joined by Joaquín Gutierrez to chat about an ongoing clothing drive and upcoming event to empower queer youth. And a whole bunch of questions in the DM’s. They are serving up a heaping plate of goss this week!
59 min
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Race Chaser S16 E12 “Bathroom Hunties”
Do you have to pee? Well, urine luck! It’s time for the queens to design some wild and crazy lavatories for Ru to judge on the new show ‘Bathroom Hunties.’ What does this have to do with being a Drag Queen? Some would argue not very much. On the runway the queens are sporting Chains and Morphine is serving up Body! We are officially down to the Top 5!
67 min
148
HOT GOSS #239 “The Marathon, Living for the Dea...
From the logistics of the LA Marathon, to their drag sisters starring in movies on Tubi, to the open slot for a cameo in Alaska’s musical. Plus they are joined for a Tip Spot by Roz Hernandez, star of the the Hulu show “Living For The Dead” and host of the podcast “Ghosted.”
52 min
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Race Chaser S16 E11 “Corporate Queens”
This week, Alaska and Willam spill the tea on who is the most passive aggressive, who’s going to blame the edit, and who is most likely to wear a facekini! Plus they chat about the Top 7’s corporate presentations and 1980’s inspired runway looks. There's nothing like really opening up on reality TV, so we'd just like to say…”Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling.”
65 min
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HOT GOSS #238 “The Queerties, Michelle Visage D...
It’s time for some award winning goss! Alaska and Willam discuss their newest Queerty win, Michelle taking over for Ru down under, and the idea of backlash versus bigots just being hateful. Plus Sasha Colby’s new man, Mama Ru doing straight podcasts, and 7.6% of people are gay!
47 min